Maize root under the microscope

Eyelash root

Carrots showing the internal structre, the roots and leaves

Bulbs of garlic

Human hair with follicle attached (Chinese origin), SEM

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Bulbs of garlic

Carrots showing the internal structre, the roots and leaves

Eyelash root

Maize root under the microscope

Human hair with follicle attached (Chinese origin), SEM