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Cricket hearing organ, SEM
Cricket hearing organ. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of the hearing organ (tympanum) on the foreleg of a female house cricket (Acheta domestica). The male cricket attracts the female by his song, a chirping noise made by rubbing his wings together. The female uses the tympanum, situated below the knee joint, to pick up these vibrations. Hearing organs are also found on male crickets. Magnification: x60 at 5x7cm size. Magnification: x133 at 6x4.5 inch size
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Cricket House Insecta Foreleg Tympanum
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This print captures the intricate beauty of a cricket's hearing organ. In this colored scanning electron micrograph, we are given a close-up view of the tympanum, which is located on the foreleg of a female house cricket (Acheta domestica). The male cricket uses his song, produced by rubbing his wings together, to attract females. And it is through this delicate hearing organ that the female picks up these enchanting vibrations. The tympanum is situated below the knee joint and acts as an essential tool for communication in their world. Zoomed in at magnifications of x60 (5x7cm size) and x133 (6x4.5 inch size), we can truly appreciate the complexity and precision with which nature has designed this remarkable structure. Cricket enthusiasts and nature lovers alike will be captivated by this stunning image that showcases both the elegance and functionality found within insect anatomy. It serves as a reminder of how every creature, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, plays its own unique role in our diverse ecosystem. This extraordinary photograph from Science Photo Library not only highlights the wonders of zoology but also invites us to marvel at the hidden intricacies waiting to be discovered within even the tiniest corners of our natural world.
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