Mosquito wing surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the micro-structures on the surface of a mosquito (family Culicidae) wing. The hair-like structures (brown) aid flight and can be used to create sound,which may be used in courtship rituals. Mosquitoes beat their wings 300-500 times a second during flight,and can travel at a speed of up to 32 kilometres an hour. Several species are vectors for human diseases,including yellow fever and malaria | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Gschmeissner, Steve |
Taille de l’image : | 3500 px × 2619 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
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