Sand skink skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the scales on the skin of a sand skink (Scincus scincus). These smooth scales enable t

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Sand skink skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the scales on the skin of a sand skink (Scincus scincus). These smooth scales enable the skink to dive into sand and swim through it to cool off or avoid predators. Magnification: x3,300 when printed at 10 centimetres wide.

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Size: 4520px × 3898px
Photo credit: © EYE OF SCIENCE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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