(Dandelion pollen grain, Taraxicum officinale) The scientific study of pollen is called palynology and can be used by forensic scientists to discover clues at crime scenes.

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Publication Schemes

Under Section 19 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Museum, being a public body, is required to prepare a Publication Scheme listing information that we make available on a proactive basis.

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Cartoon image of a snake disappearing through closing door

There are 27 km of specimen shelves in the Darwin Centre - the same distance as between the Museum and Junction 6 of the M1.