Butterfly Wing Scale Sem #1
by Eye of Science
Title
Butterfly Wing Scale Sem #1
Artist
Eye of Science
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Color-enhanced scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a scale from the wing of a blue morpho (Morpho peleides) butterfly. Layers of wing scales are transparent but tiny ridges on the scales break up and reflect light (diffraction) to give the scales their shimmering iridescent appearance. Magnification x8300 when printed 10 centimeters wide.
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February 19th, 2013
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