False Colour Collection (page 5)

Freshwater leechs head sucker, SEM
Freshwater leechs head sucker. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head sucker of a freshwater leech (Hirudo sp.). This parasite has two suckers

Badger body lice, SEM
Badger body lice. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of two badger body lice (Trichodectes melis) on badger hairs

Crab feeding structures, SEM
Crab filter-feeding structures. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of filtering structures (setae) that are part of the feeding structures of a crab (order Decapoda)

Replica machine-gun
Replica machine gun

Anglers swivel, SEM
Swivel, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This is used by anglers to prevent tangles in their lines while fishing

Lead-free angling shot, SEM
Lead-free angling Shot, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This metal ball is used by anglers to weight fishing line. Unlike older weights, this shot contains no lead

Moths interior, SEM
Moths interior. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the trachea and Malpighi tubules of a moth (order Lepidoptera)

Squirrel flea antenna, SEM
Squirrel flea antenna. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the antenna of a Squirrel flea (Orchopeas howardi howardi)

Hedgehog tick, SEM
Hedgehog tick. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a hedgehog tick (Ixodes hexagonus) feeding. Its body is swollen with blood. Ticks are parasitic arachnids

Scorpion fly head, SEM
Scorpion fly head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a scorpion fly (Panorpa sp.). It has a long beak-like extension on its head that has the jaws at the end (left)

Lacewing larva, SEM
Lacewing larva (Chrysoperla carnea), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This insect preys on aphids, whitefly and other insects

Geometer moth, SEM
Geometer moth. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a moth belonging to the family Geometridae. The head is dominated by two large compound eyes (red)

Bee mites, SEM
Bee mites. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of bee mites on the body of a bee. Some bee mite species feed by cutting into the surface membranes of the bee

Lacewing larva head, SEM
Lacewing larva head (Chrysoperla carnea), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This insect preys on aphids, whitefly and other insects

Crown-of-thorns starfish skeleton, X-ray
Crown-of-thorns starfish skeleton. Coloured X-ray of the crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci). This starfish lives on coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region

Tarantula foot, SEM
Tarantula foot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a part of a tarantulas foot. The two claws are used to grip rough surfaces

Centipede underside, SEM
Centipede. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a centipede. Centipedes (class Chilopoda) are arthropods with elongated bodies and one pair of legs per segment

Gills of an asian conch
Gills. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the gills of an asian conch (family Viviparidae), also known as a mystery snail

Bee mite, SEM
Bee mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a bee mite on a bee. Some bee mite species feed by cutting into the surface membranes of the bee

Underside of a slug, SEM
Slug. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a slug (order Gastropoda). The underside of the slug is covered in microscopic hair-like projections known as cilia (yellow)

Moth antennae, SEM
Moth antennae. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the antennae of a moth (order Lepidoptera). The antennae are covered in sensory hairs that detect movement and smell

Jumping spiders leg, SEM
Jumping spiders leg (family Salticidae). Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of a jumping spiders leg. The hairs are used for gripping and also as a sensory tool

Squirrel flea, SEM
Squirrel flea (Orchopeas howardi howardi), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The two structures protruding from the centre of the fleas head are sensory palps

Pond snails, SEM
Pond snails. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the shells of snails. These snails live in ponds. Snails are molluscs that protect themselves with a mineralised spiralling shell

Honey bee mite, SEM
Honey bee mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a honey bee mite (Varroa sp.). Parasitic mites have decimated hives of wild and domesticated honey bees (Apis mellifera)

Chrysalis, SEM
Chrysalis, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). A chrysalis is the name for the pupa of butterflies and moths (order Lepidoptera)

Gills of an Alderfly larva, SEM
Gills of an alderfly larva. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the gills of an alderfly (Sialis lutaria) larva. The gills are the feather-like structures seen at top and bottom

Tamarins skin. Scanning electron micrograph of a tamarins (Saguinus sp.) skin, with two hairs (yellow) emerging from it. Tamarins are a small type of New World monkey

Hedgehog skin and spines, SEM
Hedgehog skin and spines. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the skin of a hedgehog, with spines (blue) protruding from it. A spine is a modified hair made from the protein keratin

Tamarins skin and hairs
Tamarins skin. Scanning electron micrograph of a tamarins (Saguinus sp.) skin, with hairs (brown) emerging from it. Tamarins are a small type of New World monkey

Striated finch skull, SEM
Striated finch skull. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the skull of the striated finch (Lonchura striata), seen from underneath

Young newt, SEM
Young newt. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a juvenile (immature) newt. Although this newt is in the last stages of development

Hairs on a geckos toe. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the numerous hairs which cover the underside of a geckos feet

Lovebirds claw, SEM
Lovebirds claw. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a claw (talon) on the toe of a Lovebird (Agapornis sp.). The claws and beaks of birds are made from keratin, a hard, fibrous protein

Mole nose, SEM
Mole nose. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the snout (pink) of a mole, showing specialised bulbous papillae (projections) known as Eimers organs

Underside of a geckos toe. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the numerous hairs which cover the underside of a geckos feet

Head of a young newt, SEM
Head of a young newt. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a juvenile (immature) newt. Although this newt is in the last stages of development

Orangutan skull, X-ray
Orangutan skull. Coloured X-ray of an orangutan (Pongo sp.) skull. The orangutan is native to Malaysia and Indonesia

Chimpanzee skull, X-ray
Chimpanzee skull. Coloured X-ray of a side view of a chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) skull. The cranium (upper right) is considerably smaller than in humans

Mole hair, SEM
Mole hair. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a skin of a mole (family Talpidae), showing fine hairs. Moles are small mammals that live in underground burrows

Orangutan skull. Coloured X-ray of an orangutan (Pongo sp.) skull. The orangutan is native to Malaysia and Indonesia

Rat skeleton. Coloured X-ray of a rat (Rattus sp.) specimen. The rat is held in place by wire supports (blue vertical lines) which are attached to a base (bottom)

Moth rear end, SEM
Moth rear end. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the rear end of a moth (order Lepidoptera)

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