The Wonderful Microworld

Algae

2010-10-01T06:34:00.000-07:00

Algae are a large group of single or multi cellular simple organisms. They have chlorophyll. The algae giant kelps grow more than 60 meters in length. They
are present everywhere on our planet.
Examples:- Seaweed, phytoplankton, Diatoms

Algae. Magnification - 450 times.

Algae. Magnification - 450 times.

Algae. Magnification - 100 times.

Algae. Magnification - 450 times.

Links - External
Algae - hcs.ohio-state.edu

Aquatic Plant (Water Plants) - Leaf and Stem

2010-08-02T06:26:00.000-07:00

Aquatic plant's leaf surface (Water plant).
Magnification - 100 times.

Aquatic plant's leaf surface. Magnification - 100 times.
Compare this with other plant leaves.

Aquatic plant's stem. Cross section.
Magnification - 100 times.
Compare this with other plant stems.

Aquatic Plant. Direct view.

Stem of another normal plant. (This image was created
by combining two images.) This plant has a thin and
strong stem. Magnification - 100 times.

Links - External
Aquatic Plants - botgard.ucla.edu

Coffee, Puffed Rice, Flour and Grape Skin - Microscopic View

2010-08-01T21:27:00.000-07:00

Puffed Rice. Magnification - 100.

Puffed Rice. Magnification - 100.

Coffee. Magnification - 100.

Rice flour and black gram dal flour mixed with water.
Magnification - 100.

Grape skin. Magnification - 100.

Stone

2010-07-06T21:05:00.000-07:00

Stone. Magnification - 100 times.

Fragment of the same stone. Magnification - 100 times.

Stone. Magnification - 100 times.

Stone. Magnification - 100 times.

Direct view of the stone.

Related Posts
Stones

Orange Skin

2010-06-13T07:47:00.001-07:00

Orange skin section. Magnification - 100 times.

Orange skin section. Magnification - 100 times.

Orange skin. Top surface view.
Magnification - 100 times.

Orange skin.

(Note: This is not a professional science blog.
The information for the images may not be accurate.)

Microorganisms in water.

2010-05-16T00:10:00.000-07:00

Microorganisms and others in the kitchen waste water.

(Note: I am not a Microbiologist and the interpretations
and the information of the following photos may not be
accurate)

Round shaped microorganism. Magnification - 750 times.

Microorganism. Magnification - 750 times.

Microorganisms. Magnification - 750 times.

Microorganism. Magnification - 750 times.

Algae. Magnification - 750 times.

I don't know what this thing is. Looks like Algae.
Magnification - 750 times.

Rod shaped microorganisms. They move faster.
Magnification - 750 times.

Plant like structure. Magnification - 750 times.

Related Posts
1. Micro Life Forms In The Water - Micro organisms.
2. Drain Water Under the Microscope - Algae
3. The Micro Life Forms In Action - Drain Water Life - Video

Links (External)
1. Microorganisms - Link - thinkquest.org

Beautiful shapes of Gum.

2010-05-02T02:29:00.000-07:00

Dried gum fragments. Magnification - 100 times.

Gum fragments. Magnification - 100 times.

Gum fragments. Magnification - 100 times.

Gum. Magnification - 100 times.

Gum fragments. Magnification - 100 times.

Gum fragments. Magnification - 450 times.

Micrographs of Metal Surfaces - Iron, gold, copper, brass, aluminium.

2010-04-30T23:00:00.000-07:00

Surface of Iron. Magnification - 100 times.

Surface of rusted Iron. Magnification - 100 times.
Rust is formed by the reaction of water and air(Oxygen)
and iron oxide is produced by this reaction.

Surface of Iron. Magnification - 100 times.
About Iron - Link - schools-Wikipedia

Surface of Gold. Magnification - 100 times.
About Gold - schools-Wikipedia.

Surface of Gold. Magnification - 100 times.

Surface of Copper. Magnification - 100 times.
About Copper - link - schools-Wikipedia.

Surface of Brass. Magnification - 100 times.

Surface of Aluminium. (Aluminum).
Magnification - 100 times.
About Aluminium - Link - schools-Wikipedia.

1. About Metals - Link - schools-Wikipedia.
2. Metals - Link - about.com
3. Metals - Link - Answers

Selected Photos

2010-04-20T04:17:00.000-07:00

Here is a selection of some photos from the Blog.

1. Dried Gum fragments. Magnification - 100 times.

2. Surface of rusted Iron. Magnification - 100 times.
Rust is formed by the reaction of water and air(Oxygen)
and iron oxide is produced by this reaction.

3. Insect (Small insect) head with eyes. It looks like an
alien head, because it has a long head! Bottom side view.
Magnification 100 times.

4. Dragonfly 's tail. Magnification - 100 Times.

5. Butterfly Wing. Magnification - 100 times.

6. Sugar Crystals. Magnification - 100 Times.

7. Dragonfly wing . Magnification - 100 Times.

8. Dragonfly Wing. Magnification of - 100 Times.

Flower Cells - Part - 2 - Zinnia and others

2010-04-16T02:30:00.000-07:00

Zinnia flower petal. Magnification - 100 times.

Zinnia flower petal cells. Magnification - 450 times.

Yellow colored flower. Magnification - 100 times.

Micrograph of Yellow colored flower's cells.
Magnification - 450 times.

Hair like structures (trichomes) on the Zinnia flower
petal's outer edge. Magnification - 450 times.

Flower Cells - Part - 1

(Note: This is not a professional science blog. Please
verify with other sources for accurate information.)

Crystal Landscape - The Sour Crystals - Citric Acid Crystals

2010-03-07T09:15:00.000-08:00

Citric Acid crystals. Magnification 100 Times.

Citric acid have a sour taste and it is an organic acid.
Citric acid presents in citrus fruits like lemons and limes.
Citric acid is used as a preservative in foods.

Citric acid Crystals. Magnification - 100 times.

Citric acid Crystals. Magnification - 100 times.

Citric acid Crystals. Magnification - 100 times.

Citric acid Crystals. Magnification - 450 times.

Citric acid Crystals. Magnification - 100 times.
Blue coloring materials added.

Citric acid Crystals. Magnification - 100 times.

Molds

2010-02-27T05:53:00.000-08:00

Molds. Magnification - 100 times.
(These photos were taken from the mold on a bread piece.)
Molds obtain their food from organic matter. They
don't use photosynthesis. There are many varieties in molds.
Molds include species of microscopic fungi that have the
form of multicellular filaments. They multiply using
spores.

Molds. Magnification - 100 times.

Molds. Magnification - 100 times.

Molds. Magnification - 100 times.

Molds. Magnification - 450 times.

Fungi, taken from an old cloth. Magnification - 100 Times.

Fungi. Magnification - 100 Times.

Links (External)
About Molds -Link - schools-Wikipedia.

Paper - Plain and printed.

2010-02-17T22:50:00.000-08:00

The edge of the paper (torn). Magnification - 100 times.
The paper is produced with cellulose fibers obtained
from wood, grass etc.

Brown paper surface. Magnification - 450 times.

White paper surface. The smooth paper looks rough,
when magnified. Magnification - 100 times.

The edge of the paper. Magnification - 100 times.

Printed paper.(High quality paper). The beautiful
pictures look like these under the microscope!
Magnification - 100 times.

Printed paper.(Low quality paper).
Magnification - 100 times.

Red glitter ink on the paper.

About paper - Link - answers.com

Sound Tracks - Cinema Film and phonograph record (Gramophone Record)

2010-02-16T01:28:00.000-08:00

Surface of a phonograph record (Gramophone Record).
Magnification - 100 times.

Sound track on an old Cinema film.
Magnification - 100 Times.

Micrograph of an old cinema film.
Magnification - 100 times.

Sound track on an old cinema film.

About Cinema film sound track. -Link-
unimovies.uow.edu.au

Insect Parts - Small insect - Head,leg, eyes etc.

2010-02-08T04:26:00.000-08:00

Insect (Small insect) head with eyes. It looks like an
alien head, because it has a long head! Bottom side view.
Magnification 100 times.

The long tube like part under the head.
Magnification - 100 times.

Insect eyes. Insects have compound (consists of
many individual eye units) eyes.
Magnification - 100 times.

Insect's hairy leg. The 'hook'(tarsal claw) helps to walk on
inclined andvertical surfaces. Magnification - 100 times.

Back end of the insect. Top view. Magnification - 100 times.

Direct View of the Insect. The right side antenna is
missing.

(Note: This is not a professional science blog. Please
verify with other sources for accurate information.)

Links (External)
1.To see the names of the Insect(ant) parts - link- Wikimedia.org
2.About Insects -Link - Schools-wikipedia.org
3.About Beetles -Link -Shools-wikipedia.org
4.Ant Parts- Magnified

Cork -Cork Oak tree's bark

2010-02-03T06:42:00.000-08:00

Cork. Top surface view.
Microscope Magnification - 100 Times.
Cork is cork oak tree's bark.

Thin section of the cork. The bark cells are visible.
Magnification- 100 Times.

Part of the Cork. Top surface. Magnification - 100 Times.

Thin section of the cork. Surface view.
Magnification- 100 Times.

(Note: This is not a professional blog. Please verify with
other sources for accurate information.)

Hen's Muscle and Bone.

2010-01-30T21:29:00.000-08:00

Hen's Muscle. Magnification 100 Times.
Muscle cells contain contractile filaments(thread like
structures). They move over each other and change the
size of the cell.

Hen's Muscle. Magnification 100 Times.

Hen's Muscle. Magnification 100 Times.

Hen's Bone. Magnification 100 Times.
The bones are mostly made up with calcium phosphate.
They give support to the body and produce red and white
blood cells and store minerals.

Hen's Bone. Magnification 100 Times.

About muscles - Link - thinkquest.org
About Bones - Link- Thinkquest.org

River Shell (Freshwater Shell)

2009-12-27T00:39:00.000-08:00

River Shell -(Fresh water Shell). Crushed fragment.
Magnification - 100 Times.

Inside of the Shell.

Outer surface of the shell. Looks like rock surface.
magnification - 100 Times.

Outer surface of the shell. White colored layer is the second
layer. It's broken in the edge.

Crushed fragments. Magnification - 100 Times.

River Shell Photos -Link - flyinamber.blogspot.com
Sea Shell Photos - Link - lucylearns.com

Dragonfly

2009-12-26T01:06:00.000-08:00

Dragonfly's Tail. Magnification - 100 Times.

Dragonfly's Body part. Magnification - 100 Times.

Dragonfly's tail. Magnification - 100 Times.

Dragonfly's Tail. Magnification 450 Times.

Goto Contents Page
Dragonfly Wing
Dragonfly Wing - Strange Parts
About Dragonfly -Link - schools-Wikipedia

Plant Root cells

2009-12-14T21:19:00.000-08:00

Roots functions : Absorb water and nutrients. Anchoring
the plant to the ground. Store food. Some type of plant's
roots go as for as more than 50 m into the ground. Some
types of plants have roots above the ground.E.g. Money
plant, mangrove genera trees etc.

Plant Root. Magnification 450 times.

This photo shows theRoot Cells. Root hairs are in the left
side.

Tip of the root. Magnification 450 times.

Root cells.

Root Cells.

(Note: This is not a professional science blog. Please
verify with other sources for accurate information.)

Spiral shaped structures.

2009-12-14T01:45:00.000-08:00

Spiral shaped structure near the roots. It has a long body.
Magnification - 450 times.
( I am not a Microbiologist and the interpretations of these
photos may not be accurate)

Magnification - 750 times.

Nearby are plant root cells.
Magnification - 450 times.

Magnification - 450 times.

1. Spiral shaped micro structures- Link - palomar.edu
2. spirogyra - Link - Wikipedia

Wrist Watch Parts (Quartz) - Part-2

2009-12-07T04:48:00.000-08:00

Man made micro world!

Wrist Watch Parts (Quartz) . Wheel.
Magnification - 100 times.

Coil.

Wheel.

Direct view of the wrist watch.

To see Wrist watch parts(Digital) click here.
To see how big is the 100 times magnification click here.

Wrist Watch (Digital) Parts

2009-12-06T06:42:00.000-08:00

Wrist Watch (Digital) Part. Magnification - 100 Times.

Wrist Watch - Light

Direct view of the wrist watch(Digital).

Micro view of Stones

2009-12-03T05:11:00.000-08:00

Micro view of different types of powdered stones.
Magnification - 100 times.
Note the different types of textures, colors and
transparency.

Black stone

Lime stone

Related Posts
Stones

Butterfly Wing

2009-11-07T23:21:00.000-08:00

Butterfly Wing. Magnification - 450 times.

Magnification - 450 times.

Butterfly Wing. Magnification - 100 times.

Magnification - 100 times.

Magnification - 450 times.
The cells are visible. (View enlarged)

GOTO CONTENTS PAGE

Milk and the Curd (Fermented Milk) through the Microscope

2009-11-07T09:41:00.000-08:00

Milk magnified to 450 times.

Milk contains saturated fat, protein,
calcium, lactose(some type of sugar) etc.
To see if the milk is a non-living thing go to this link.
saburchill.com

Curd (Fermented milk)(like yogurt).
Magnification - 450 times.

When milk is curdled with lactic acid bacteria,
it produces curd. The lactose in the milk is converted
by bacteria to lactic acid.

Curd (Fermented milk). Magnification - 100 times.

Lactic acid bacillus bacteria spores tablet mixed
with water. Magnification - 450 times.

It's pro-biotic.(Live micro organisms which gives
health benefits on the host)

Curd Stream! Magnification - 100 times.

Curd Stream! Magnification - 450 times.

(Note: This is not a professional blog. Please verify with
other sources for accurate information.)

Soap Bubbles Through The Microscope

2009-10-26T05:13:00.000-07:00

Soap Bubbles. Magnification - 100 Times.

This photo showsSoap Bubbles mixed with oil.
Note that the shape of the bubbles changed.
Magnification - 100 Times.

Small rounds are oil.

Soap Bubbles.

Plant Cells - Apple Fruit and Others.

2009-10-19T10:37:00.000-07:00

Apple Skin Cells. Magnification - 100 Times.

Apple Fruit Cells. Magnification - 100 Times.

Brinjal (Egg plant) Cells. Magnification - 100 Times.

Weed Plant Parts. Magnification - 100 Times.

Weed Plant Parts. Magnification - 100 Times.

(Note: This is not a professional science blog. Please
verify with other sources for accurate information.)

GOTO CONTENTS PAGE
How big is the 100 times magnification?

The Micro Life Forms In Action - Drain Water Life - Video

2009-10-02T00:32:00.000-07:00

Micro Life Forms
This water sample was taken from the Kitchen
waste water drain. There are many micro
organisms living in the water.
These videos are taken through the Microscope.

(Note: I am not a Microbiologist and the interpretations
of the following photos may not be accurate)

Micro Life Forms In Action. Magnified to 450
times.

Moving Green Microorganisms in the
water. Magnification - 450 times.

Micro Organisms living in the water.
Magnified to 450 times.

This may be a Micro Organism.

Micro Organisms.

Micro Organism.

Related Posts
1. To see more micro organisms living in the
water click here.
2. To see Algae living in the water click here.
GOTO CONTENTS PAGE

Links (External)
1. Microorganisms - Link - thinkquest.org

The Sweet Crystals - The Beautiful Sugar Crystals - Part-2

2009-09-26T09:52:00.001-07:00

Many people like the sweetness of the sugar. I hope that
they also like the beautiful shapes of the sugar crystals.

Sugar Crystals. Magnification - 100 Times.

Single Sugar Crystal. Magnification - 100 times.
(The space around the sugar removed to enhance the
viewing)

GOTO CONTENTS PAGE
To see more sugar crystals click here
How big is the 100 times magnification ?

The Sweet Crystals - The Beautiful Sugar Crystals - Part-1

2009-09-26T09:37:00.000-07:00

Beautiful sugar crystals!
Magnification - 100 Times

GOTO CONTENTS PAGE

The Dragonfly Wings - Part-3 - Strange looking Structures

2009-09-20T00:00:00.000-07:00

This Dragonfly (or damselfly) wing have this strange looking
structures at the edge of wings called pterostigma. This is a
small sized insect. Dragonfly wing.
Magnification - 100 Times.

Magnification - 450 Times.

Red colored rectangle on another dragonfly wing.
This is called pterostigma. It helps in flying.
Magnification - 100 times.

Pterostigma - Link - Wikipedia
Pterostigma - Link - springerlink

Fiery design on the wing. Magnification - 450 times.

Designs on the wing. Magnification - 100 times.

(Note: This is not a professional science blog. The
information and the interpretations of the images may
not be accurate)

GOTO CONTENTS PAGE
1. To see more Dragonfly wing structures click here.
2. Dragonfly Wing - Link - schools-Wikipedia
3. Pterostigma - Link - Wikipedia
4. Dragonfly - Link - dragonflysoc.org.uk

Plant Cells - Leaf Cells - Stomata - Part-2

2009-09-19T23:10:00.000-07:00

Plant Cells - Leaf cells - Stomata

Stomata are tiny openings in the leaf
surface, looks like a mouth. They do the
functions of respiration and releasing
water vapors. They helps to take carbon
dioxide and expel the oxygen. The guard
cells around the opening help to control
the size of the opening.

Leaf surface. Magnification - 450 Times.

Leaf surface. Stomata. Magnification - 450 Times.

Leaf surface of another plant .
Magnification - 100 Times.

Leaf surface. Magnification - 450 Times.

Related Posts
For more leaf cells click here.

(Note: This is not a professional science blog. Please
verify with other sources for accurate information.)

Fish Cells - Animal Cells

2009-09-19T05:16:00.000-07:00

Fish Cells - Animal Cells
Difference between animal cells and plant cells
Plant cells have cell walls made out of cellulose. The animal
cells don't have cell walls. They have cell membrane.
Plant cells have chloroplasts and large vacuoles. The
animal cells have small vacuoles.

Fish Cells. Magnification - 100 times.

Pigments in the Fish

(Note: This is not a professional blog and the
interpretations of the images may not be accurate)

Micro Life Forms In The Water - Micro organisms.

2009-09-10T23:25:00.000-07:00

The Micro Zoo.(Or Micro Aquarium)
Micro organisms.
Micro Life Forms In The water(Waste Drain Water).
There are many life forms living in the water.
Some moves faster. It's interesting to watch them.
Some looks like drinking the water, when they are
collecting food.
The study of microorganisms is called microbiology.

(Note: I am not a Microbiologist and the interpretations of the
following photos may not be accurate)

Micro organism - looks like water bear.
Magnification - 750 times.
Water Bear - Link - wisegeek.com

I don't know what is this thing is. It has an interesting
starfish like structure.

Magnification - 750 Times

Related Posts
1. A video about micro organisms.
More micro organisms.
2. How big is the 100 times magnification ?
GOTO CONTENTS PAGE

Links (External)
1. Microorganisms - Link - thinkquest.org

Plant Cells - Chlorophyll - Leaf

2009-09-10T22:38:00.000-07:00

Our Food Source!
Chlorophyll in the Plant Cells.Some other type of plant's
leaf cells may contain more chlorophyll.Chlorophyll makes
food using sunlight and carbon dioxide.

Leaf. Chlorophyll - The round green things.

Leaf. Inside view.

Leaf.

(Note: This is not a professional science blog. Please
verify with other sources for accurate information.)

Natural Fibers - Jute Fibers

2009-09-08T21:06:00.000-07:00

Jute Fibers. Magnification 100 Times.
These are plant fibers. Jute fibers are used in making ropes
and sacks. They are composed of cellulose.

Jute Fibers. Magnification 450 Times.

Cotton Fibers.
Polyester Fibers

Crystal Landscape - Salt Crystals -2

2009-08-29T03:59:00.000-07:00

Salt Crystals (Sodium Chloride - NaCl)
Magnified to 450 Times.

Some salt crystals look like pyramids!
Magnification - 100 Times.

Magnification - 100 times.

Salt Crystals. Magnification - 100 times.

Salt crystals. Magnification - 100 times.
(The space around the salt crystals removed
to enhance the viewing)

Powdered Salt.
Magnification - 50 times.

How big is the 100 times magnification ?
About Salt - Link- NASA
About Salt -Link- Schools-Wikipedia

Dragonfly Wing

2009-08-29T01:14:00.003-07:00

Dragonfly Wing. Magnification of - 50 Times.

Dragonfly Wing. Magnification of - 100 Times.

Dragonfly Wing. Magnification of - 100 Times.

Dragonfly Wing- Strange Structures!

Crystal Art - Potassium Permanganate Crystals

2009-08-29T01:03:00.000-07:00

Nature's Abstract Art- Potassium Permanganate Crystals
Magnification - 100 Times

Looks Like Japanese(?) Letters!
Potassium Permanganate Crystals.
Magnification - 100 Times.

Potassium Permanganate Crystals.
Magnification - 100 Times.

Potassium Permanganate Crystals.
Magnification - 100 Times

Link - External
Potassium Permangante - Wikipedia Article

Videos - Flowing Blood Cells.

2009-08-27T05:30:00.000-07:00

A small video of flowing blood cells.
Magnification - 450 Times

To See Blood Cells Click Here

Cloths Under the Microscope

2009-08-27T05:11:00.000-07:00

These photos shows the different types of cloths
under the Microscope.

Silk Cloth
Magnification - 100 Times

Cotton Cloth
Magnification - 100 Times

Polyester Cloth
Magnification - 100 Times

Cotton Cloth
Magnification - 100 Times

Drain Water Under the Microscope - Algae and others

2009-08-27T05:01:00.000-07:00

Drain Water Seen Through the Microscope.

Micro organisms are very small in size and requires
microscopes to see them. There are many types and includes
bacteria, plankton, microscopic plants called algae, fungi
etc. The micro organisms living in the soil converts
nutrients into forms that plants can use.

( I am not a Microbiologist and the interpretations of the
following photos may not be accurate)

These are Green Algae.
Magnification - 750 Times.

This may be Algae. Magnification - 750 times.

Microorganisms. Magnification- 450 times.

Magnification - 750 Times.

Magnification - 450 times.

GOTO CONTENTS PAGE
To see more micro organisms in the water click here.
To see a video about micro organisms click here.
How big is the 100 times magnification ?

1.Microorganisms - Link - citizendium.org

Tomato Skin Cells

2009-08-25T06:34:00.000-07:00

Note the difference between tomato skin cells and the
tomato cells. The skin is tough and protective and the
inside of the tomato is soft. The skin structure is such
that, it prevents water evaporation and gives protection
from insects.

Tomato Skin. Magnified to 100 Times.

Tomato Skin Cells. Magnified to 450 Times.

Tomato Fruit Cells. Magnification - 100 times.

Tomato Fruit Cells. Another part of the tomato.
Magnification - 100 times.

(Note: This is not a professional science blog. Please
verify with other sources for accurate information.)

GOTO CONTENTS PAGE
How big is the 100 times magnification ?
Plant Tissue Systems

Pollens and other parts of flowers - Hibiscus and Others

2009-08-25T06:30:00.001-07:00

Pollens of Hibiscus(White) Flower.

Pollens of Hibiscus Flower. Pollens have a hard outer
wall. Magnified to 100 times.

Anther. Hibiscus Flower(Red). Magnified to 100 times.

Stigma. Hibiscus Flower(Red). Magnified to 100 times.

Style. Hibiscus Flower(Red). Magnified to 100 times.

Anthers with Pollens.

Pollens of another plant's flower
Magnified to 100 times.

Anther. Pollen producing flower part.

(Note: This is not a professional science blog. Please
verify with other sources for accurate information.)

1. Flower Parts - Link - Schools-Wikimedia
2. To see Electron Microscope images of pollens, click here.
- Link to NASA

Onion cells Near the Skin Area

2009-08-25T06:15:00.001-07:00

Longitudinal Section of the onion cells. It is
colorless where the section is thin.
Magnification - 100 Times

In this photo two layers of onion cells are visible. The cells
in the top layer are round and the cells in the
bottom layer are rectangle in shape. (View enlarged)

(Note: This is not a professional science blog. Please
verify with other sources for accurate information.)

Related Posts
1. For More Onion Cells Click Here - 1
2. For More Onion Cells Click Here - 2
3. To See Onion Skin Cells Click Here - 3
4 .How big is the 100 times magnification ?
GOTO CONTENTS PAGE

Onion Skin Cells (Onion Scales) (Outer most dry layer of the onion Bulb)

2009-08-25T06:00:00.000-07:00

Onion Skin Cells (Onion Scales) (Outer most dry layer of
the onion bulb). Magnified to 100 Times.

The square and rectangle shaped things may be Druse.
Druse are formed by calcium oxalate and other crystals.
These may protect the onion bulb from herbivorage.
(See the link at the bottom of this page - Druse.)

Link - Onion Cells near the skin area

Onion Skin. Magnification - 100 times.

Onion Skin. Magnification - 450 times.
(Outer most dry layer of the onion bulb)

This onion skin is lighter in color and thickness.
It is soaked in water. The big round shapes are
air bubbles. Magnification - 100 Times.

(Note: This is not a professional science blog. Please
verify with other sources for accurate information.)

Related Posts
Onion Cells near the skin area

For More Onion Cells Click Here - 1
For More Onion Cells Click Here - 2
How big is the 100 times magnification ?
GO TO CONTENTS PAGE

Links (External)
Druse - Wikipedia

Stitching Needle and Ballpoint Pen

2009-08-20T08:04:00.000-07:00

Stitching Needle
Magnification - 100 Times

Tip of the Ballpoint Pen
Magnification - 100 Times

White Ant - Wing

2009-08-20T05:59:00.000-07:00

White Ant Wing. Magnification - 100 Times.

White Ant Wing. Magnification - 100 Times.

Plant Cells - Stem and Leaf

2009-08-20T05:45:00.000-07:00

Plant Stem - Skin Area.
Longitudinal Section.
Magnification - 100 Times

Cross Section of the plant Stem.
Magnification - 50 Times.

Cross Section of the plant Stem.
Magnification - 50 Times.

Cross Section of the plant Stem. Magnification - 50 Times.

The stems have vascular (vessels that conduct and
circulate fluids) tissue - xylem and phloem. The xylem
transport water but it also transports some nutrients.
through the plant. The phloem carries organic nutrients
like sugar, to all parts of the plant.
Xylem - Link - Wikipedia
phloem - Link - Wikipedia

Compare this with aquatic plant's stem (water plant).

Cross Section of the plant Stem.
Magnified to 100Times.
This plant's stem is triangular in shape. Plant
Cells.

Cross section of another plant stem.

Stem cells of another plant. Cross section.
Magnification - 100 times.

Longitudinal section of the plant stem.
Magnification - 100 times.

Leaf Cells - (Another plant).
Magnification - 100 Times

(Note: This is not a professional science blog. Please
verify with other sources for accurate information.)

Related Posts
1. Aquatic Plant - Leaf and Stem
2. Leaf
3. How big is the 100 times magnification?
GOTO CONTENTS PAGE

Links (External)
1. Leaf Cells - Link- Sparknotes
2. Xylem - Link - Wikipedia
3. phloem - Link - Wikipedia

Science News In Bits!

2009-08-17T21:58:00.000-07:00

Nobel Prize - Chemistry
(DATE: 8/2009)

Three scientists won the Nobel prize for chemistry - Americans Dr.Ramakrishnan (Indian born) and Thomas Steitz and Israeli Ada Yonath.
It's for producing maps of ribosome (cell part). It helps the development of new antibiotics.(to fight diseases)

Big ring around the planet Saturn
(Date: 8/2009)

The planet Saturn has beautiful rings around it. Now, a big sized ring has discovered by astronomers. It starts about six million km from Saturn and extends to 12 million km. It's the largest ring identified in the solar system till to date.

Bird's Feather Under The Microscope

2009-08-16T00:17:00.000-07:00

Bird's Feather - Microscopic View.
Magnification - 100 Times

Bird's Feather .
Magnification - 100 Times.

..

Bird's Feather - Magnification - 450 times.
The feathers are not smooth.

Bird's Feather - Magnification - 450 times.

GOTO CONTENTS PAGE
Feathers - Link - Schools-Wikipedia
To see how big is the 100 times magnification click here.

Ant Parts - 2 - Legs, head and eyes

2009-08-16T00:10:00.000-07:00

Ants have six legs. Each leg has three joints.
Magnification - 100 Times.

Ant's Leg.

Ant's Leg.

Ant's Leg. Magnification - 100 times.

Ant's Leg. Diagram.

The ants have compound eyes. Most ants have poor vision.

This is a dried specimen. There is a dent in the eye because
of some damage.
Magnification - 100 Times.

(Note: This is not a professional science blog. Please
verify with other sources for accurate information.)

Related Posts
1. For More Ant Parts Click Here
2. To see how big is the 100 times magnification click here.

Links - External
1.Ant Parts- Image- Link - wikimedia.org

Ant Parts - Antenna, Hair

2009-08-15T23:50:00.000-07:00

Ants use their antenna for the sense of smell and
touch.

Ant's Antenna. Magnification - 100 Times

Magnification - 50 Times

Antenna

Ant's Hair
Magnification - 100 Times

(Note: This is not a professional science blog. Please
verify with other sources for accurate information.)

Related Posts
1. For More Ant Parts Click Here - 2
5. To see how big is the 100 times magnification click here.

Links - External
1.Ant Parts- Image- Link - wikimedia.org

Cell Nucleus - Onion

2009-08-15T21:01:00.000-07:00

Coloring Materials were added to see the Onion
nucleus. The dark blue areas are the nucleus.
Bacteria and some lower plants don't have nucleus.
Nucleus controls cellular activities.It contains most
of the cell's genetic materials.
In general, the average size of nucleus is 3 to 10 µm .
(1 micron=1/1000 millimeter)

Onion Cell Nucleus.

Onion cell nucleus. (With added dye).
Magnification - 450 Times.

Onion cell nucleus. (With added dye).
Magnification - 450 Times.

Onion cells near the skin area. Two layers are visible.
Magnification - 100 Times.

Onion cells, without coloring materials.
Magnification - 450 times.

Cell Nucleus - Diagram.
External Link - Nucleus - biology4kids.com

Diagram.

(Note: This is not a professional science blog. Please
verify with other sources for accurate information.)

Related Posts
1. More Onion Cells
2. More Onion Cells
3. Onion Skin Cells
To see how big is the 100 times magnification click here
GOTO CONTENTS PAGE

Links - External
1. Plant cell - schools-wikipedia.org

Turmeric Powder

2009-08-15T00:21:00.000-07:00

Looks like gold nuggets!

Turmeric Powder.
Magnification - 100 Times.

Suggestions and Contact Info

2009-08-12T23:41:00.000-07:00

If you want to contact me or have suggestions for this blog then leave a comment here.
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Comments.

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Most of the photos have the 2048 x 1536 size(original full size). It's possible to take some photos to the size of 2592 x 1993, but the visible image will become smaller. I think 2048 x 1536 is enough. There are some limitations in the microscopic photography unlike normal photography.

Human Blood Cells - Red blood cells

2009-08-11T23:17:00.000-07:00

There are approximately 100 Trillion Cells in our body.
(source- Wikipedia. Search the internet and you may
get different answers!)

Red blood cells are the largest constituent of blood.
The blood contains red cells(oxygen carrying), white
cells(defense) and platelets(for blood clotting) in
plasma liquid. The average size of red blood cells is
9 µm.
( I am not a Microbiologist. Please verify with other
sources for accurete information.)

Blood cells Magnified to 450 Times.

Red Blood Cells Magnified to 750 Times.
Many Cells Stick to other cells.

Blood Cells. Magnification - 450 times.

Dry Blood. Magnification 100 Times.

Dry Blood. Magnification 100 Times.

A small video of flowing blood cells.
Magnification - 450 Times

(Note: This is not a professional science blog. Please
verify with other sources for accurate information.)

GOTO CONTENTS PAGE
Blood -Link - Schools-Wikipedia

Micrograph photos of Human Skin surface

2009-08-11T05:08:00.000-07:00

Micrograph of Human Skin surface. Top layer.
Magnification - 450 times.

Human Skin surface.
Magnification - 100 times.

Human Skin surface.
Magnification - 450 times.

Human Skin- Link- Kids health

Flower cells - Pomegranate And Hibiscus - Plant Cells

2009-08-10T05:56:00.000-07:00

Flower petal.

Pomegranate Flower petal.
Magnification - 100 Times.

Pomegranate Flower Petal Cells.
Magnification - 450 Times.

Hibiscus ( Red) Flower petal Cells.
Magnification - 450 Times.

Hibiscus ( White) Flower petal Cells . Plant Cells.
Magnification - 450 Times.

Flower petal. Magnification - 100 Times.
This flower has double color.

(Note: This is not a professional science blog. Please
verify with other sources for accurate information.)

Pollens of Flowers

Flower Parts - Link - Wikimedia

Leaf Hairs - Plant Cells - trichomes

2009-08-10T05:51:00.000-07:00

The plant cell walls are made with 'cellulose'
which is tough in nature. It gives the cell it's
shape.

These plant hairs (Plant trichomes) are
Magnified to 100 Times.

Plant hair. Magnification - 450 times.

(Note: This is not a professional science blog. Please
verify with other sources for accurate information.)

To read about plant hairs(Trichome) -Link
(Wikipedia.org)

Leaf surfae - Leaf Cells

2009-08-10T05:41:00.001-07:00

Leaf surface. Magnification - 100 Times.
(Red color was added to the leaf, before taking the photo.)

Leaf surface. Magnification - 450 times.

Leaf surface. Magnification - 100 Times.
(Red color was added to the leaf, before taking the photo.)

Leaf surface(another plant). Magnification - 100 Times
(not able to get a sharp image)

(Note: This is not a professional science blog. Please
verify with other sources for accurate information.)

Links (External)
1. Leaf Cells - Link- Sparknotes

Cotton Fibers

2009-08-08T00:24:00.000-07:00

Thickness of Cotton fibers - 12-20 micrometers
1 micrometer = 1/1000 mm
Compare it's structure with the artificial fiber.

Magnification - 100 Times

Cotton Fibers.
Magnification - 450 Times.

GOTO CONTENTS PAGE
To See Artificial Fibers Click Here.
About Cotton - Link -Schools-Wikipedia.

Artificial Fibers ( polyester )

2009-08-08T00:17:00.000-07:00

Artificial Fibers ( polyester ).
This material was taken from pillow fillings.
This fibers are soaked with water to enhance
good viewing.

Magnification - 100 Times.

Polyester fiber with different focusing.
Magnification - 450 times.

Compare it's shape with other natural fibers.
Cotton Fibers- Click Here
Jute Fibers- Click here

GOTO CONTENTS PAGE
How big is the 100 times magnification?

Dragon Fly (or may be damselfly) Wings

2009-08-08T00:03:00.000-07:00

Dragonfly (or may be damselfly) Wing.
Magnified to 100 Times.
This insect is a small one.

Dragonfly (or may be damselfly) Wing . Magnification 100 times.
Dragonfly Wings

(Note: This is not a professional science blog.
Please verify with other sources for accurate information. )

Related Posts
1. Dragonfly Wings
2. Dragonfly Wings - Strange Structures
3. White Ant Wings - click here.

Art With Micrographs!

2009-08-05T03:51:00.000-07:00

These pictures are created, by using microscope photos.
These pictures are produced by modefications and using
filters.

This is created with citric acid crystal micrographs.

Flower made by flower cells texture!

This design made by onion cells texture.

Related Links
1. Paintings
2. 3D Art

The Human Hair

2009-08-04T22:28:00.000-07:00

The average thickness of a human hair is 100 μm.
i.e. 1/10 mm. The hair contains non-living cells. It is
made out of keratin and other proteins. Melanin gives
hair it's color. Absence of melanin makes it white.

Human Hair(Black). Magnification - 100 Times.

Human Hair(Black). Magnification - 450 Times.

Human Hair(White). Magnification - 100 Times.

A knot in the Hair. This knot is not put by me.
It's natural.
Magnification - 100 Times

Human Skin.
Human Blood Cells

Face Powder - White

2009-08-04T22:12:00.000-07:00

Face Powder Magnified to 100 Times

Links

2009-08-04T22:02:00.000-07:00

Links to Websites related to science
and knowledge

Group - 1

1. How stuff works
2. Popular Science
3. NASA
4. National Geographic-Science
5. Science Daily

6. Science Magazine
7. Science Blogs
8. ISRO Website
9. Educational Websites
10. Educational Videos

11. Discovery - Kids
12. Infoplease
13. Discovery Education
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Web Pages
Group - 2

1. Plant cell Structure- Image (Wikimedia)
2. To know about cells (Schools-Wikipedia )
3. Cell Structure (biologie.uni-hamburg.de)
4. Cell Structure (Infoplease)

6. Electron microscope images of pollens (NASA)
7. To see the different Cell sizes (utah.edu)

Other General Links

About this Blog

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This is a microscope photography blog.
This Blog is authored by EZHILAN with the
help of my son. (High School Student).
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For Whom?
This blog is useful for general audience - for the
persons who have interest in science, and the
persons who have curious minds and a sense
of wonder.
Some ordinary things have interesting structures
and textures, when magnified. Have a look at
them. Here you can see photos of different types
of thinks through the microscope.

Links.
Links to other websites are provided to know more
about the subjects.

Note:
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There are lots of interesting things around us.
As children we have a sense of wonder and curiosity
to know and to see about many things. But as we
grow we have lost that sense of wonder. We should
rekindle those interests to enrich our lives.

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Most of the photos have the 2048 x 1536 size(original full size).
It's possible to take some photos to the size of 2592 x 1993,
but the visible image will become smaller. I think 2048 x 1536
is enough. There are some limitations in the microscopic photography
unlike normal photography.
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Videos

2009-08-04T06:48:00.001-07:00

9. Videos (5)

1. The Micro Life Forms In Action - Drain Water Life - Video
2. Video- Flowing Blood Cells
3. Curd (Fermented Milk)

CONTENTS - 10 Groups

2009-08-04T06:42:00.000-07:00

(This is a microscope photography blog.
This is not a professional science Blog.
Please verify with other sources for accurate information.)

1. Plant World........... Contact Info

(Click the text links below)

1. Leaf - Stomata
2. Apple Fruit and Others.
3. Leaf - Chlorophyll
4. Tomato Skin
5. Pollens of Flowers - Hibiscus and Others

6. Onion cells Near the Skin Area
7. Onion Skin (Outer most layer)
8. Plant Stem and Leaf
9. Cell Nucleus - Onion
10. Turmeric Powder

11. Flower cells - Pomegranate And Hibiscus
12. Leaf Hairs
13. Leaf
14. Onion Cells
15. Plant Root cells

16. Cork - Cork Oak tree's bark
18. Molds
19. Flower Cells - Part - 2- Zinnia and others
20. Beautiful shapes of Plant Gum.
21. Orange Skin
22. Aquatic Plant - Leaf and Stem
23. Algae

To see how big is the 100 Times
Magnification click here

2. Insect World
(Click the text links below)

1. Dragon Fly Wings
2. Ant Parts - Antenna, Hair
3. White Ant - Wing
4. Ant Parts - 3 - Legs
5. Dragonfly Wing

6. Butterfly Wing
7. The Dragonfly Wing - Part-3 - Strange
Structures
8. Dragonfly
9. Insect Parts - Beetle like insect - Head,
leg, eyes etc

3. Animals and Birds

1. Fish Cells - Animal Cells
2. Bird's Feather
3. River Shell
4. Hen's Muscle and Bone

4. Humans

1. The Human Hair - White
2. Human Blood Cells
3. Video- Flowing Blood Cells
4. Human Skin surface

5. Non-living Things
(Click the text links below)

1. Face Powder - White
2. Stitching Needle and Ballpoint Pen
3. Milk and the Curd (Fermented Milk)
4. Soap Bubbles
5. Micro view of Stones

6. Wrist Watch (Digital) Parts
7. Wrist Watch Parts (Quartz) - Part-2
8. Paper - Plain and printed.
9. Sound Tracks - Cinema Film and
phonograph record
10.Metal Surfaces - Iron,gold, copper,
brass, aluminium.
11. Stone

6. Cloths and Fibers

1. Cotton Fibers
2. Artificial Fibers ( polyester )
3. Cloths Under the Microscope
4. Natural Fibers - Jute Fibers

7. The World of Micro Organisms

1. Micro Life Forms In The Water - Micro organisms.
2. Drain Water Under the Microscope - Algae
3. The Micro Life Forms In Action - Drain Water Life - Video
4. Microorganisms in water.

8. Crystal World

1. Crystal Landscape - Salt Crystals
2. Crystal Art - Potassium Permanganate Crystals
3. The Beautiful Sugar Crystals - Part-2
4. The Beautiful Sugar Crystals - Part-1
5. The Sour Crystals - Citric Acid Crystals

9. Videos (5)
1. The Micro Life Forms In Action - Drain Water Life - Video
2. Video- Flowing Blood Cells
3. Curd (Fermented Milk)

10. Art
1. Micro Art

Suggestions
1. Suggestions

Onion Cells (Onion bulb) - Plant Cells

2009-08-03T05:01:00.001-07:00

Slices of Onion.(Onion Bulb)

Onion cells are bigger.
In different focusing, the views look different.This view
was taken with surface focus.
General Info - The cells are covered with cell walls.
Unfertilized Ostrich Egg cell is the largest cell.

Onion Cells (Onion Bulb). Cross Section.
Magnification - 100 times

Onion Cells.
Magnification - 100 times

Related Posts.
For More Onion Cells Click Here - 1
To See Onion Skin Cells Click Here - 3
For More Onion Cells Click Here - 4
To see how big is the 100 times magnification click here.

Onion Cells - (Onion Bulb)

2009-08-02T23:17:00.000-07:00

These are cells of the onion (onion bulb). Cross section.
In this photo it's possible to see the cell walls.
Microscope Magnification - 100 Times.

Cells of the Onion.
Cross section of the Onion.
Magnified to 100 times.

Onion Cells (onion bulb). Magnification - 450 Times.

Onion Cells. Magnification - 100 times.

Cells of the Onion.
Longitudinal section near the skin area.
Magnified to 100 times.

(Note: This is not a professional science blog. Please
verify with other sources for accurate information.)

GOTO CONTENTS PAGE
For More Onion Cells Click Here - 2
To See Onion Skin Cells Click Here - 3
For More Onion Cells Click Here - 4
To see how big is the 100 times magnification click here.