Scanning Electron Microscopy in Taxonomy and Functional MorphologyD. Claugher, Systematics Association This volume provides a convenient review of the latest developments in the use of the scanning electron microscope in the classification of plants and animals. It provides coverage of advances in equipment and preparative techniques, including the use of field emission, the viewing of uncoated materials, and image digitization. |
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... epidermal surface of some 10 000 plants . Surface characters may be grouped into four categories : ( 1 ) cellular arrangement or cellular pattern ; ( 2 ) shape of cells ( the ' primary sculp- ture ' ) ; ( 3 ) relief of the outer cell ...
... epidermal surface of some 10 000 plants . Surface characters may be grouped into four categories : ( 1 ) cellular arrangement or cellular pattern ; ( 2 ) shape of cells ( the ' primary sculp- ture ' ) ; ( 3 ) relief of the outer cell ...
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... epidermal cells in Equisetum ( Fig . 4.8 ) are caused by subcuticular silica inclusions that become superficially visible . Waxes and other epicuticular secretions : The tertiary sculpture Substances of very varied chemistry can be ...
... epidermal cells in Equisetum ( Fig . 4.8 ) are caused by subcuticular silica inclusions that become superficially visible . Waxes and other epicuticular secretions : The tertiary sculpture Substances of very varied chemistry can be ...
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... epidermal microcharacters seen can be connected with specialized functions . Surveys are provided in the more general papers of Martin and Juniper ( 1970 ) , Holloway ( 1970 ) , Preece and Dickinson ( 1971 ) , Johnson ( 1975 ) , Eller ...
... epidermal microcharacters seen can be connected with specialized functions . Surveys are provided in the more general papers of Martin and Juniper ( 1970 ) , Holloway ( 1970 ) , Preece and Dickinson ( 1971 ) , Johnson ( 1975 ) , Eller ...
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The significance of the SEM for character analysis | 23 |
The role of the SEM in pollen morphology and | 45 |
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