Spider silk,coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Spider's silk is produced by spinnerets on the end of a spider's abdomen and is made of a protein polymer called fibroin. It is very elastic and can be stretched 30-40 percent of its length before it breaks. Magnification: x1000 when printed 10cm wide | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Gschmeissner, Steve |
Taille de l’image : | 4560 px × 3915 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
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