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Butterfly Wing

Butterfly Wing. Magnification- 450 times.
Butterfly Wing. Magnification - 450 times.



Butterfly Wing. Magnification- 450 times.
Magnification - 450 times.



Butterfly Wing. Magnification-100 times.
Butterfly Wing. Magnification - 100 times.



Butterfly Wing. Magnification -100 times.
Magnification - 100 times.



Butterfly Wing. Magnification -450 times.
Magnification - 450 times.
The cells are visible. (View enlarged)

 Complex structures called photonic crystals in butterfly wings, scatter light  to appear as brilliant colors to the eye.
























Visual Appeal
Converted microscope images
















External link

Crystals in butterfly wings that create color - 

www.anl.gov


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4 comments:

  1. Diane AZNovember 8, 2009 at 3:20 AM

    Beautiful patterns. Interesting that texture of the butterfly wing looks more 3D at 100 times than at 450 times.

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  2. L. D. November 8, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    What a wonderful natural design that they each have. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. LisaNovember 9, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    This so wonderful to see God's creation. Thank you.

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  4. Rick (Ratty)November 26, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    I really like seeing closeups of animals. I never thought I would see a picture as close as these. This is fascinating.

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