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Wing of the Urania madagascariensis butterfly

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Виктор В., 21.03.2002 20:40

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21.03.2002 20:41, Виктор В.

user posted imageThe wing is covered with tiny (approximately 20µm) scales. Bright color and shine are provided not by pigments, but by the interference of light on the scales (as in an oil film on a water surface). Light microscope, 860x

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