Rattlesnake rattle,coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The rattle,which is found at the end of a rattlesnake's tail,is composed of hollow,horny,loosely-connected segments. A new segment is added at each molt. Segments may also break off. When alarmed the snake vibrates the rattle,producing a buzzing sound that warns off predators | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Gschmeissner, Steve |
Taille de l’image : | 4800 px × 1745 px |
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