Marsh slug. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a garden or marsh slug (Agriolimax laevis). At centre left is the mantle which is a fold of skin which covers the internal organs. The optical tentacles (top centre & top right corner) can be seen just above the sensory tentacles (upper centre & upper right). The mouth (centre right) includes a tooth covered tongue (radula,not seen here) which it uses like a rasp to grate food. Slugs,unlike snails,have no shell which makes slugs far more agile and hence are a greater threat to crops and plants. This species of slug is often found in gardens and crop fields. Magnification: x14 at 7x5cm size. Magnification: x37 at 7x5ins size | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Power And Syred |
Taille de l’image : | 3656 px × 2480 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |