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Butterfly wing, SEM
Butterfly wing. Image 2 of 6. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a wing from an unidentified butterfly (order Lepidoptera, meaning " scale-wing" in Greek). A butterfly wing is covered in many tiny scales that are modified hairs (setae). These are made of chitin, a common substance in insect exoskeletons. The iridescence of the colours of a butterflys wings is produced by the diffraction of light by the microscopic structure of these scales. Magnification: x50 at 6x7cm size. For a sequence that magnifies the wing of a butterfly down to the light-diffracting scale structures, see images Z355/692-697
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Media ID 6461278
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Butter Fly Chitin Chitinous Colour Hair Hairs Insecta Iridescence Lepidoptera Scale Scales Seta Setae Wing Winged
20"x16" (50x40cm) Canvas Print
"Discover the intricacy of nature with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints featuring this stunning Coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) image from Science Photo Library. Witness the mesmerizing detail of a butterfly wing, revealing its true beauty as an exquisite work of art. Our high-quality canvas prints bring this captivating SEM image to life, adding a touch of science and wonder to any space."
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of a butterfly wing, captured through a colored scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The image reveals the mesmerizing surface of an unidentified butterfly's wing, belonging to the order Lepidoptera, which translates to "scale-wing" in Greek. Each delicate scale on a butterfly's wing is actually a modified hair called setae, composed of chitin - a common substance found in insect exoskeletons. The enchanting iridescence that adorns these wings is created by the diffraction of light caused by the microscopic structure of these scales. This phenomenon gives rise to an array of vibrant colors that captivate our senses and make butterflies one of nature's most visually stunning creatures. With its magnification at x50 and measuring 6x7cm in size, this SEM image offers us an up-close look into the extraordinary world hidden within each fluttering wing. For those seeking even more detail, there exists a sequence that further magnifies these wings down to their light-diffracting scale structures. In this remarkable photograph from Science Photo Library, we are reminded once again of the wonders that lie within our natural world – where even something as seemingly ordinary as a butterfly's wing holds secrets waiting to be discovered.
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