Butterfly proboscis. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the coiled tip of a proboscis of a swallowtail butterfly (Papilio sp.). The proboscis is an elongated hollow tube that is used to suck up nectar and other liquids. The spikes protruding from the coiled tip are sensilla,which are sensory organs that allow the butterfly to taste its food | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
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Taille de l’image : | 3830 px × 2871 px |
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