Fly eyes. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a close-up of the head of a fly (order Diptera), showing its compound eyes (bottom) and simpl

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Fly eyes. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a close-up of the head of a fly (order Diptera), showing its compound eyes (bottom) and simple eyes (ocelli, centre). Ocelli are thought to aid stability during flight as well as monitoring light levels. Magnification: x133 when printed 10cm wide.

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Size: 4502px × 3882px
Photo credit: © EYE OF SCIENCE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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