Gastrotrich. Polarised light micrograph of a Gastrotrich. Commonly known as a hairyback, this is a tiny worm-like animal. It has two glands used to an

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Gastrotrich. Polarised light micrograph of a Gastrotrich. Commonly known as a hairyback, this is a tiny worm-like animal. It has two glands used to anchor and detach itself to a surface. One secretes an adhesive glue, the other secretes a dissolving substance to sever the connection. Magnification: x400 when printed 10 centimetres wide.

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Size: 4019px × 2662px
Photo credit: © MAREK MIS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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