Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the compound eye of a butterfly (order Lepidoptera), showing the fine structure of the ommatidia (tiny dots). Ommatidia are the individual units that make up the compound eye of an insect. Each ommatidium contains a cluster of photoreceptor cells surrounded by support cells and pigment cells. Magnification: x5000 when printed at 10 centimetres tall. | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Gaff, Karl |
Taille de l’image : | 1920 px × 2560 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |