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Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Cat Flea, Magnification x250 (A4 size: 29. 7 cm width)
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Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Cat Flea, Magnification x250 (A4 size: 29. 7 cm width)
LRDS-54
Cat Flea
Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM)
Ctenocephalides felis
Magnification x250 (A4 size: 29.7 cm width)
Coloured by hand to enhance natural features.
Credit: David Spears (last refuge) / ardea.com
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Zooming into the Feline World - A Flea's Face-off with a Cat!
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. In this snapshot, David Spears takes us on an extraordinary journey through the microscopic universe of our furry friends. Meet LRDS-54, a cat flea magnified to 250 times its actual size! This scanning electron micrograph (SEM) unveils the intricate details of this minuscule creature that often goes unnoticed. LRDS-54's single head dominates the frame, revealing an anatomy so bizarre and strange that it could be mistaken for an extraterrestrial being. With its ugly yet fascinating features, this tiny pest seems to have come straight out of a sci-fi movie! While fleas may not be everyone's favorite topic, their significance in the lives of our beloved pets cannot be ignored. These pesky insects are known for their agility and ability to cause discomfort to domestic animals like cats. But who knew they could look so mesmerizing up close? This print serves as a reminder that even in the tiniest corners of nature, there is beauty waiting to be discovered. So next time you find yourself scratching your head over these little critters or marveling at your feline companion's resilience against them, take a moment to appreciate LRDS-54 and its astonishing face-to-face encounter with one lucky cat!
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