Moth proboscis. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of a coiled proboscis of a moth (order Lepidoptera). The proboscis is an elongated hollow tube (blue),used for sucking up nectar and other liquids. The tip has sensilla (red),insect sensory organs. These sensilla allow the moth to taste its food | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Gschmeissner, Steve |
Bildgröße: | 5516 px × 4135 px |
Modell-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Eigentums-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Restrictions: | - |