Fish louse (Argulus foliaceus),light micrograph. This crustacean is an ectoparasite of freshwater fish,found throughout the temperate world. It grows up to 7 millimetres in length and attaches to its host using two suckers (orange circles). When attached it pierces the fish's skin and sucks its blood. Magnification: x4 when printed at 10 centimetres wide | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Wheeler, Dr. Keith |
Taille de l’image : | 4680 px × 3744 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
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