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Ashed Douglas Fir Needle Under the Microscope

Charred Douglas Fir Needle

This is part of a charred Douglas Fir needle. This is from a batch of Douglas Fir needles that were ashed in a muffle furnace.

Transmitted Off Crossed Polarized Light and Reflected Darkfield Illumination

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