Discover New Worlds
Introduction
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This chapter shows butterflies and moths how you normally won't see them. Dive into the microcosmos with scanning electron microscope photos and study a Hummingbird Hawkmoth's flight with a high speed shooting. The research was done by the team with the help of Universities and other institutions.
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- High Speed Shooting
This shooting done with 400 frames per second shows in slow motion how a Hummingbird Hawkmoth "stands" in the air. The speed of the film can be changed individually.
- Evaluation of the Film Shooting
A description of the flight phases of the Hummingbird Hawkmoth shown in the film. How can the moth "stand" in the air?
- A Closer Look at a Butterfly
Have a very close look at the parts of a butterfly body with scanning electron microscope pictures. Just click on the body.
- Shapes of Scales
Butterfly wings are covered with scales that make its patterns. Discover the various shapes of these scales with scanning electron microscope pictures.
- Construction of the Scales
Butterflies' scales are an optimal construction: tremendously light and stable. Get a deeper view of a perfect mechanical solution of nature.
- Why do some Wings iridesce?
The iridescence of some butterfly wings is due to the structure of their scales. Read how the iridescence is produced.
- Sense Organs
Learn about a butterfly's sense organs. Scanning electron microscope pictures of the organelles will give you a detailed view.
- Using a Scanning Electron Microscope
This microscope gave us a great in-depth view of details. Learn how it works.
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