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Stomata of Acer macrophyllum Under the Microscope

Cast of Bigleaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum) Leaf

This is an image of a clear fingernail polish cast of the abaxial (lower surface) leaf stomata.

Transmitted Brightfield Illumination

Definition/Function:

KINGDOM: Plantae /Angiosperms /Eudicots /Rosids ORDER: Sapindales FAMILY: Sapindaceae GENUS: Acer SPECIES: macrophyllum

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