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Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Black Garden Ant - with sugar; Magnification x 85 (A4 size: 29. 7 cm width)
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Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Black Garden Ant - with sugar; Magnification x 85 (A4 size: 29. 7 cm width)
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Black Garden Ant - with sugar;
Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM)
Lasius niger
Magnification x 85 (A4 size: 29.7 cm width)
Coloured by hand to enhance natural features.
Credit: David Spears (last refuge) / ardea.com
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Ants on a Sugar High - A Close-Up Look at Nature's Tiny Sweet Tooth!
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. In this snapshot captured by the talented photographer David Spears, we are transported into the mesmerizing world of an ordinary black garden ant. Magnified 85 times its actual size, this scanning electron micrograph (SEM) reveals intricate details that would otherwise go unnoticed. With their heads held high and antennae alert, these ants seem to have stumbled upon a sugary treasure trove! Their tiny faces bear expressions of pure delight as they indulge in a feast fit for royalty. It's as if they've discovered nature's secret candy store! The sheer complexity of their anatomy is awe-inspiring. Each individual head showcases an array of menacing yet fascinating features - sharp mandibles ready for action and multifaceted eyes that seem to hold secrets untold. But fear not! Despite their somewhat intimidating appearance, these miniature creatures are harmless and play vital roles in our ecosystem. As they munch away on sugar crystals with unparalleled enthusiasm, it becomes clear that even the smallest beings can experience immense joy from life's simplest pleasures. So let us take a moment to appreciate the wonders hidden beneath our feet – where microscopic worlds collide with macroscopic beauty. Thanks to David Spears' incredible talent behind the lens, we get a glimpse into the extraordinary lives of these industrious insects who remind us all to savor every sweet moment life has to offer!
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