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Particle Size under the Microscope

Fireweed Pollen

This is a fireweed pollen grain. The size of the largest enclosed circle is [1], 53.6um. The size of the smallest enclosing circle is [2], 94.2um. The longest dimension is [3], 91.9um. [4], 72.6um, is the Martin's diameter and one of the Ferret's diameters. These are five different "sizes" of this pollen grain. There are many other sizes that could be calculated for this particle.

Transmitted Brightfield Illumination

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