Tongue surface,coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The tongue is covered in many backward facing projections called filiform papillae,which sense pressure. The papillae have a scaly appearance because they are constantly shedding their top layer of skin | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Nishinaga, Susumu |
Taille de l’image : | 4793 px × 3646 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |