Tussah silk fibres, light micrograph. The Tasar moth (Antheraea pernyi) is from China. It produces these silk fibres during its caterpillar stage, whe

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Tussah silk fibres, light micrograph. The Tasar moth (Antheraea pernyi) is from China. It produces these silk fibres during its caterpillar stage, when making a cocoon in which to pupate. Differential interference contrast. Magnification: x75 when printed 10cm wide.

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Size: 5145px × 3416px
Photo credit: © ASTRID & HANNS-FRIEDER MICHLER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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