Scale insects. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of two scale insects (order hemiptera, red) on their backs. Most scale insects are plant pa

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Scale insects. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of two scale insects (order hemiptera, red) on their backs. Most scale insects are plant parasites, feeding on sap drawn directly from the plant's vascular system. Magnification: x46 when printed 10 centimetres wide.

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Size: 4193px × 4193px
Photo credit: © EYE OF SCIENCE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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