Moth wing scales. Light micrograph of scales from the wing of a sunset moth (Urania ripheus) from Madagascar.Layers of wing scales are transparent but tiny ridges on the scales break up and reflect light to give the scales their shimmering iridescent appearance. Magnification: x35 when printed at 10 centimetres wide | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Guenther, Gerd |
Taille de l’image : | 4872 px × 3661 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
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