Silverfish (Lepisma saccharina). Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a silverfish . The silverfish is a primitive insect that has remained unchanged for millions of years,and is considered a living fossil. The silverfish is so named because it is covered in tiny shiny scales. It is a common household pest,feeding on starches in food,books and clothes. Magnification x50 when printed 10 cm wide | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Gschmeissner, Steve |
Taille de l’image : | 4288 px × 4128 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
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