A scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Dianthus petal, magnified x500


A scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Dianthus petal, magnified x500. Dianthus is a genus of plants containing some of the most popular of cultivated flowers, including the pink, carnation, and Sweet William. Critical point drying avoids the surface tension forces of air drying.


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