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Insect Fragment Through the Microscope

Insect Fragment

This insect fragment was found on an environmental tapelift collected in an office windowsill. The small spots are attachment points for scales and the larger spots are were sensory setae, hairs, attached.

Transmitted Obleque Off Crossed Circular Polarized Light

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