Title:
From a relatively low-magnified perspective, this scanning electron micrograph (SEM) depicted a superior view of the head capsule, and the c
Description:
From a relatively low-magnified perspective, this scanning electron micrograph (SEM) depicted a superior view of the head capsule, and the cephalothoracic junction, or the junction of the Western honeybee's, Apis mellifera, head and thorax. Revealed are the bee's two laterally situated large compound eyes, the three triangularly arranged, medially located, ocelli, or simple eyes, the two laterally situated antennae, and an exoskeletal surface that is covered by setae, or 'hairs' of various lengths; Magnified 24x.
Creator:
CDC/ Janice Carr; Connie Flowers; and Pamela Munn of the International Bee Research Association, IBRA
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Date Added:
October 26, 2012