Mite skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the empty skin of a mite (subclass Acari) found in a soil sample from the Colombian jungle.

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Mite skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the empty skin of a mite (subclass Acari) found in a soil sample from the Colombian jungle. Mites are arachnids and must moult their skin in order to grow (ecdysis). Magnification: x4000, when printed 15cm wide.

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Size: 4499px × 3884px
Photo credit: © EYE OF SCIENCE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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