Fly compound eye lenses, SEM C018 / 0556

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Fly compound eye lenses, SEM C018 / 0556

Fly compound eye lenses, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). A compound eye consists of many rounded lenses known as ommatidia. Each ommatidium is a simple eye that sends a signal to the flys brain. All the signals are combined by the insects brain to form a mosaic view of the world. The image seen is not very sharp but good at detecting movements. Between the lenses are hair-like structures called interommatidial bristles (two are seen here, at centre and centre left). Magnification: x1400 when printed at 10 centimetres across

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© LOUISE HUGHES/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

Animal Anatomy Arthropod Bristles Colored Compound Eye Diptera Dipteran Entomological Lens Lenses Ommatidia Ommatidium Optical Sense Sensory Sight Vision

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This print showcases the intricate beauty of a fly's compound eye lenses, captured through a colored scanning electron microscope (SEM). Composed of numerous rounded lenses called ommatidia, each serving as a simple eye, these fascinating structures send signals to the fly's brain. The insect's remarkable ability lies in its brain combining all these signals to create a mosaic view of the world. Although not providing sharp images, this compound eye is highly adept at detecting movements. Within the image, we can observe hair-like structures known as interommatidial bristles positioned between the lenses. Two such bristles are visible here, one at the center and another towards the left of the frame. When printed at 10 centimeters across with a magnification level of x1400, this photograph allows us to appreciate even finer details. The photograph encompasses various scientific disciplines such as nature, animal anatomy, zoology, entomology and biology while shedding light on concepts like optical vision and sensory perception in insects. Through this visually stunning portrayal by Louise Hughes from Science Photo Library (not affiliated with any company), we gain insight into an often-overlooked aspect of wildlife - their extraordinary visual systems that enable them to navigate their surroundings effortlessly.

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