Head of a sand fly (Phlebotomus sp.), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). One of the sand fly's compound eyes (dark brown) is seen at centre

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Head of a sand fly (Phlebotomus sp.), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). One of the sand fly's compound eyes (dark brown) is seen at centre left. This fly transmits the parasitic human disease leishmaniasis in Africa, Asia and Europe. Magnification: x100 when printed at 10 centimetres wide.

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Size: 4000px × 4000px
Photo credit: © EYE OF SCIENCE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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