Damselfly nymph skin
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Damselfly nymph skin
Damselfly nymph skin. Light micrograph of the head and thorax of a shed skin from a damselfly nymph (Coenagrion sp.). This is the ventral (underside). Attached to the underside of the head is an extended mask (top, centre). Three pairs of legs are attached to the thorax (centre) Two jaws used to catch and hold prey are attached to the mask, which extends when prey is detected. The prey is broken up by mandibles after it is drawn back to the mouth. Damselflies undergo incomplete metamorphosis, which involves three stages of development; the egg, nymph and adult stage. The nymph sheds its skin several times before an adult damselfly emerges
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Antennae Carnivore Carnivorous Damsel Fly Incomplete Metamorphosis Insecta Jaws Larva Larval Mandible Mandibles Mask Metamorphosis Moult Nymph Pincers Segmented Shed Skin Stage Stages Thorax Under Side Ventral Light Micrograph Moulted
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This print showcases the intricate details of a Damselfly nymph skin. The light micrograph captures the ventral (underside) view, revealing the head and thorax of this shed skin from a Coenagrion sp. damselfly nymph. At the top center, an extended mask is attached to the underside of the head, equipped with two jaws used for catching and holding prey. When detecting prey, this mask extends further as it draws back its meal towards its mouth. The thorax at the center exhibits three pairs of legs that aid in locomotion and capturing prey. This image highlights the fascinating biology and anatomy of these aquatic creatures that undergo incomplete metamorphosis - a process involving three stages: egg, nymph, and adult stage. As part of their development, damselfly nymphs molt their skins multiple times before transforming into adult damselflies. This particular image provides valuable insights into their larval stage's segmented body structure while shedding light on their carnivorous nature. With its scientific significance in entomology and zoology fields, this photograph serves as a visual testament to Nature's incredible diversity and complexity. It invites viewers to appreciate not only the beauty but also understand more about these remarkable invertebrates' life cycle through hemimetabolism or incomplete metamorphosis.
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