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Stellar Jay Feather Barbule Under the Microscope

Stellar Jay (corvidae) Feather Barbule

Transmitted Off Circular Polarized Light Illumination

Definition/Function:

KINGDOM: Animalia PHYLUM: Chordata CLASS: Aves ORDER: Passeriformes FAMILILY: Corvidae GENERA: Cyanocitta SPECIES: stelleri

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