Raphides from hyacinth leaf, light micrograph

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Raphides from a hyacinth (Hyacinthus sp.) leaf, polarised light micrograph. Raphides are calcium oxalate crystals with needle-like projections. They are a defence mechanism against predators. Magnification: x186 when printed 10 centimetres wide.

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Photo credit: © MAREK MIS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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