Butterfly Proboscis, Sem #1 is a photograph by Susumu Nishinaga which was uploaded on May 8th, 2013.
Butterfly Proboscis, Sem #1
Butterfly proboscis. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the coiled tip of a proboscis of a swallowtail butterfly (Papilio sp.). The... more
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Butterfly Proboscis, Sem #1
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Susumu Nishinaga
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Butterfly proboscis. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the coiled tip of a proboscis of a swallowtail butterfly (Papilio sp.). The proboscis is an elongated hollow tube that is used to suck up nectar and other liquids. The spikes protruding from the coiled tip are sensilla, which are sensory organs that allow the butterfly to taste its food.
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May 8th, 2013
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