Cryptops hortensis Leach, 1814
a centipede

Cryptops hortensisLeach, 1814 - a centipede, Tibial and tarsal combs of last legs - microscope low magnification - grey background

Image 0006: Tibial and tarsal combs of last legs - microscope low magnification - grey background

Shows Tibia, tarsus and metatarsus of last leg
Note tibial comb (top), tarsal comb (right)

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Magnification  photomicrographphotomicrograph
Specimen prep Dead specimen, dissected
Mounted in water
Lighting/focus Electronic flash, epi illumination
Background grey background
Image post-processing Stacked image (16 frames) combined in Zerene Stacker
Equipment used Canon EOS1000D dSLR and Axioskop microscope with "2.5" projection eye-piece.
Microscope Objective x10 obj
Photographer Malcolm Storey
Image Copyright Copyright © Malcolm Storey, 2012, www.bioimages.org.uk. Some rights reserved.
High resolution image available Yes
Image Reference P104016
Found as Living animal
Date 6 May 2012
OS grid ref SY68
Lat/Lon 50° 40' N, 2° 30' W
Location Dorset, VC9, England
Voucher 6 May 2012[H]
Record summary under fallen, rotten, wood
Return to Record page Cryptops hortensis on 6 May 2012 at SY68 in Dorset
Return to Taxon page Cryptops hortensis
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