Butterfly Wing Scale Sem
by Eye of Science
Title
Butterfly Wing Scale Sem
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Eye of Science
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Photograph - Photograph
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Color-enhanced scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of scales from the wing of an emerald swallowtail (Papilio palinurus) 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 x530 when printed 10 centimeters wide.
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February 19th, 2013
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