Section Of Giant Redwood #2 is a photograph by Steve Lowry/science Photo Library which was uploaded on October 23rd, 2019.
Section Of Giant Redwood #2
Polarised light micrograph of a tangential section of the mature wood of the Californian giant evergreen redwood. It is the only extant species in... more
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Section Of Giant Redwood #2
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Steve Lowry/science Photo Library
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Polarised light micrograph of a tangential section of the mature wood of the Californian giant evergreen redwood. It is the only extant species in the genus Sequoia. Lush groves of Sequoia sempervirens thrive along the Pacific Coast of North America. The oldest trees are at least 2,200 years old and the tallest living specimen is recorded at 110 m high. Medullary rays are seen running vertically and tracheids run vertically. Magnification: x102 at 10cm wide.
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October 23rd, 2019
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