Hi
Can anyone help to identify the tiny objects adhered to the hairs of a
fly's leg shown in the field emission microscope image accessible from
http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/indexmag.html
The image was sent by a UK university microscopist. The objects are
structured, spherical and 0.5 micrometre in diameter. The objects seem
somewhat small for the commoner members of categories such as pollen
grains, eggs, fungal spores, diatoms and non biological particles.
Micscape Magazine, where these images are displayed, is a monthly web
magazine exploring the 'miniature world' (compiled by volunteers). The
Contents of the latest January issue are below if of interest.
Thanks for your time.
Dave Walker
Micscape Articles Collator
(Please remove 'anti-spam' ZZZZ in email address if replying this route
thanks).
CONTENTS
Jaws! A Micscape Wonder Article - the beautiful and awesome features of
a rotifer captured on video
The mysterious 'carpenter's rule' diatom - the intriguing movements of a
colonial diatom of the genus Bacillaria
Image of the Month: Unidentified objects adhering to hairs on a fly leg
- can you identify these tiny objects. This is a genuine query and not a
quiz!
Lensman - a review of the portable microscope with an innovative design
A look at an old slide - the intricate sculptured skeletons of
Radiolaria
Optical and SEM examination of some species of the desmid genus Euastrum
- SEM reveals interesting detail on these attractive algae
Further Notes on the Micscape Article 'Experiments with a miniature CCD
camera' - the pros and cons of infra-red sensitivity!
Explore the miniature world at Microscopy UK
http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/
with monthly on-line magazine Micscape at
http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/indexmag.html
