The Cell: An Image Library - Image CIL:40588

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CIL:40588^*

Description

This colorized scanning electron micrograph shows uncoated sponge spicules from a South African sponge. Spicules provide structural support and deter predators. The image was taken with the VcD (backscatter) detector, using beam decelleration

Technical Details

Image collected on FEI instrument: Nova NanoSEM Family using Magnification: 2,000x Horizontal Field Width: 149 μm Voltage: 2 kV Detector: vcd Spot: 2 nA Working Distance: 6.3mm

Biological Sources

NCBI Organism Classification: Porifera; (sponges)
Cellular Component: cell surface; spicule

Biological Context

Biological Process: structural support; deter predator

Attribution

Name: Miranda Waldron
Link: FEI Life Science Images

Imaging

Image Type: recorded image
Imaging Mode: scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
Parameters Imaged: secondary electron generation
Visualization Methods: visualization of contiguous regions
Processing History: unprocessed raw data

Sample Preparation

Relation To Intact Cell: whole mounted tissue

Dimensions

Spatial Axis	Image Size	Pixel Size
X	670px	——
Y	617px	——

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