1987 Photomicrography Competition

Radial section of secondary xylem from eastern white pine, Pinus strobus

Dr. Robert Berdan

Affiliation
University of Calgary
Department of Medical Physiology
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Technique
Polarized Light
Magnification
17x

Monofilament spiral forming part of a zipper

Marc Van Hove

Affiliation
Centexbel
Zwijnaarde, Belgium
Technique
Brightfield
Magnification
10x

Molting lobster larvae in salt water

Bob Semple

Affiliation
Federal Fisheries & Oceans
Fisheries Research Lab
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Technique
Darkfield
Magnification
12x