Silverfish scales,coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The silverfish (Lepisma saccharina) 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: x115 when printed at 10 centimetres wide | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Gschmeissner, Steve |
Taille de l’image : | 3999 px × 3022 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |