The Cell: An Image Library - Image CIL:41473

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CIL:41473^*

Description

Scanning electron micrograph of the calcium skeleton of coral polyp. The sample was cleaned with bleach solution, dried and carbon coated prior to imaging. The image was collected using a secondary electron detector on the scanning electron microscope, which was operated at 10kV. The original magnification of the image was 100X.

Biological Sources

NCBI Organism Classification: coral
Cell Type: polyp
Cellular Component: calcium skeleton

Biological Context

Biological Process: skeleton organization

Attribution

Name: Edward Haller
Other: University of South Florida Department of Integrative Biology Microscopy Core Lab

Imaging

Image Type: recorded image
Imaging Mode: secondary_electron imaging
Parameters Imaged: elastic scattering of electrons
Source of Contrast: differences in deposition of metal shadow
Visualization Methods: shadowing and plating
Processing History: unprocessed raw data

Sample Preparation

Methods: bleach
Relation To Intact Cell: whole mounted tissue

Dimensions

Spatial Axis	Image Size	Pixel Size
X	1920px	——
Y	1920px	——

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