False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the compound eye of a hoverfly,Syrphus ribesii. As with other insects,the fly's compound eye is composed of a large number of individual facets or "ommatidia". Each facet sends a signal to the brain,which then constructs a mosaic view of the world. The image is poorly focused but good at detecting movement. Magnification: x35 at 6x4.5cm size | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Burgess, Dr. Jeremy |
Taille de l’image : | 3125 px × 4183 px |
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