Springtail Claw, Sem
by Eye Of Science
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Springtail Claw, Sem
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Eye Of Science
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
Scanning electron micrograph of a springtail claw. Springtails (Bilobella sp.) can be found on the forest floor. These very sociable hexapods feed on bacteria and decaying plant and animal matter. With the help of a tail with a fork, they can jump several centimeters high. Magnification is 1300x at 15x12cm image size.
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May 19th, 2021
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