Springtail Body Surface, Sem
by Steve Gschmeissner
Title
Springtail Body Surface, Sem
Artist
Steve Gschmeissner
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Photograph - Photograph
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Springtail body surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the body surface of a springtail insect (order Collembola). The hairs (setae) and scales are typical of this group. The name springtail" refers to the specialised jumping appendage (furcula) at the end of the abdomen (not seen). This allows the springtail to leap relatively long distances. Springtails have remained anatomically unchanged for millions of years, and are considered living fossils. Springtails live mainly in leaf litter, and feed on decaying matter. Magnification x1100 at 6x7cm size."
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May 11th, 2013
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