Lady's mantle (Alchemilla sp.) leaf surface, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The surface is covered by hairs (grey) and a layer of wax th

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Lady's mantle (Alchemilla sp.) leaf surface, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The surface is covered by hairs (grey) and a layer of wax that make it extremely water repellent. Magnification: x2100 when printed at 10 centimetres wide.

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