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Vesilest (Hydrachnidia)
2023-05-27
- Classification
- Photograph
- Museum
- Wikimedia Commons
- Rights
- CC BY 4.0, as the museum states it.
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About this work
A water mite (Hydrachnidia) photographed in lateral view under a microscope using an 8x objective. The specimen was collected in May 2023. Water mites represent one of the most diverse and abundant groups of aquatic invertebrates. The lateral view particularly emphasizes the characteristic spherical body of water mites, with its translucent surface displaying a beautiful bluish-green iridescence. The limbs with their distinctive spiny bristles are also clearly visible. The specimen was photographed against a black background, which excellently highlights the texture of the semi-transparent body surface and the fine details of the appendages. The lighting technique used was reflected light from a photographic speedlight flash, which particularly emphasizes the surface structures and metallic sheen of the carapace. The image was created using focus stacking technique, which ensures great depth of field throughout the subject.
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