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Mutant fruit fly compound eye, SEM
Mutant fruit fly compound eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the abnormal compound eye of a mutant fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster). The eye is formed from numerous lens structures known as ommatidia, but a genetic mutation has caused these to develop unevenly. Fruit flies are widely used in genetic experiments, particularly in mutation experiments, because they reproduce rapidly and their genetic systems are well understood. Magnification: x35 when printed 10 centimetres wide
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Abnormality Compound Eye Drosophila Melanogaster Entomological Fruit Fly Gene Hair Hairs Insecta Lens Lenses Mutant Mutated Ommatidia Ommatidium Sense Sensory Sight Uneven Vision Abnormal False Coloured Genetics
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This print showcases the intricate and extraordinary world of a mutant fruit fly's compound eye. In this coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM), we are granted an up-close view of the abnormal compound eye structure of a male Drosophila melanogaster, commonly known as a fruit fly. Composed of numerous lens structures called ommatidia, this compound eye is unlike any other due to a genetic mutation that has caused its development to be uneven and disorganized. The resulting visual effect is both mesmerizing and puzzling, offering us insight into the complex workings of nature's genetic systems. Fruit flies have long been favored subjects for genetic experiments due to their rapid reproductive cycle and well-understood genetics. This particular image serves as a testament to their significance in mutation studies. With a magnification factor of x35 when printed at 10 centimeters wide, every minute detail becomes apparent - from the sensory hairs adorning the head to the abnormality in each ommatidium. Through this stunning photograph, we gain an appreciation for the beauty found within even the most unusual aspects of nature. It reminds us that there is still much left to discover about our world and encourages further exploration into fields such as entomology, genetics, and zoology.
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