Mosquito proboscis. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of a female mosquito's proboscis. The proboscis is used to pierce the skin

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Mosquito proboscis. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of a female mosquito's proboscis. The proboscis is used to pierce the skin of mammals and to feed on their blood. Several mosquito species are vectors for human diseases, including malaria and yellow : x580 when printed at 10 centimetres wide.

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