Seal louse (Echinophthirius horridus),coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This ectoparasite (external parasite) feeds on the blood of seals,but only when the seals are on land. It has a thicker than usual cuticle covering its exoskeleton and is able to trap air around its body so that it can breath while the seal is in the water. It uses the large claws at the ends of its legs to hold on to the seals fur. Magnification: x50 when printed at 10 centimetres wide | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Gschmeissner, Steve |
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