Moth Wing #2 is a photograph by Susumu Nishinaga which was uploaded on May 8th, 2013.
Moth Wing #2
Moth wing. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the wing of a moth (order Lepidoptera). A moth wing is covered in tiny scales that are... more
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Moth Wing #2
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Susumu Nishinaga
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Moth wing. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the wing of a moth (order Lepidoptera). A moth wing is covered in tiny scales that are modified hairs (setae). These are made of chitin, a common substance in insect exoskeletons.
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May 8th, 2013
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