The skeletal remains of a Sycamore leaf. Edible tissues have been eaten by micro invertebrates and fungi leaving the network of veins and capillaries.
The skeletal remains of a Sycamore leaf. Edible tissues have been eaten by micro invertebrates and fungi leaving the network of veins and capillaries the plant transports water and nutrients around.
Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Lowestoft, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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