Screw-worms. Close-up of screw-worm fly (Cochliomyia hominivorax) larvae. These maggots use their sharp mandibles (black) to dig into and eat away the living tissue of warm-blooded animals,including humans. The adult flies lay their eggs in open wounds,and the larvae burrow their way into the tissue. This can severely damage or even kill the host. After 3-7 days,the larvae fall to the ground to pupate | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Psaila, Philippe |
Taille de l’image : | 5300 px × 3527 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |