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Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Pollen Under the Microscope

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Pollen

This pollen grain was recovered from an air sample collected in Eastern Washington State during August 2012 at an elevation of 1700 feet. This grain is mounted in Cargille MeltMount 1704.

Transmitted Brightfield Illumination

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