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Florosphaera profunda, coccolithScanning electron microscope image of a complete sphere of coccoliths from modern oceans. These are thin calcite shells protecting the coccolithophore within
Ophioctenella sp. brittle starScanning electron microscope image of the post-larval stage of a brittle star (x 110) A newly described species 1994
Rusty screw
Surface of a rusty screw
MatchstickScanning electron microscope (SEM) image showing the fractured surface of a matchstick (x 400 on a standard 9 cm wide print)
Photomicrograph: Acanthomorph acritarch, microfossil
Selaginella kraussiana, spikemossScanning electron microscope image of the female spore of Krauss spikemoss (x 150 on a standard 9 cm wide print)
Hydra spScanning electron microscope (SEM) image showing the stinging tentacles and mouth of the coelenterate Hydra (x 36 on a standard 9cm wide print)
Coccinella, black spotted ladybirdScanning electron microscope image showing the head of a black spotted ladybird (x 9 on a standard 9cm wide print). Coloured artificially by computer
Atta cethalotes, leaf-cutter antScanning electron microscope image of a leaf-cutter ant displayed in the Darwin Centre, at the Natural History Museum, London
Conodont fossilsScanning electron microscope image of fossils from the Devonian period of northern Estonia, about 465 Ma old ( x 4.2). These creatures are still a mystery to paleontologists
Small fly, species unknownScanning electron microscope (SEM) of a fly head. Image displayed on the glass screens in the Darwin Centre, at the Natural History Museum, London
Pelargonium sp. geraniumScanning Electron Microscope image of a pelaronium leaf
Woodlouse antennaScanning Electron Microscope (SEM) image of woodlouse antenna
OatsA scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of oats, artificially coloured by computer
Emiliania huxleyi coccosphereCoccosphere of Emiliania huxleyi from the Western Mediterranean. E. huxleyi is one of the most widespread species on earth
Spinacia oleracea, spinachA scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of spianch (Spinacia oleracea), artificially coloured by computer
Solanum sp. tomatoA scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a tomato (Solanum sp.), artificially coloured by computer
Table saltA scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of table salt, artificially coloured by computer
Amphitetras, diatomScanning electron microscope (SEM) image showing the diatom Amphitetras with its ornate silica shell (x5000 on a standard 9 cm wide print). Coloured artificially by computer
Vitis sp. red grapeA scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a red grape (Vitis sp.), artificially coloured by computer
Vitis sp. grape seedScanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a grape seed (Vitis sp.), artificially coloured by computer
Solanum sp. tomato seedA scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a tomato seed (Solanum sp.), artificially coloured by computer
Leptoglossis ferreyraeiA pollen grain of Leptoglossis ferreyraei (polar view) from the family Solanaceae, the tomato family
Leptoglossis lomanaA pollen grain of the Leptoglossis lomana (polar view) from the family Solanacea, the tomato family
Ciliate planktonScanning electron microscope image of a ciliate showing clearly the microscopic hairs or cilia that they use for movement and feeding (x 700)
Gold in unspecified mineralScanning electron microscope image of an elemental map showing the distribution of gold (Au) in mineral samples
PyrochloreScanning electron microscope images of elemental maps showing thorium, uranium, tantalum and silicon in the mineral pyrochlore from Sokli, Finland
GoyaziteScanning electron microscope image of the energy-dispersive X-ray spectrum of the mineral goyazite, obtained using Link AN10000 analysis system
Collembola, springtailScanning electron microscope image of a springtail head (x 300)
CoccolithsScanning electron microscope (SEM) image of coccoliths, these are the limestone scales surrounding the marine phytoplankton coccolithophores
Pediculus humanus, human head louseScanning electron microscope image of a human head louse (x 60). These external parasites use their hook-like claws to grip the hair
VelcroA trademarked name for a fastening tape made up of a strip of nylon with a surface of minute hooks, that fasten to another strip with a surface of uncut pile. A SEM image
Amblyomma sp. hard backed tickScanning electron microscope view of a hard backed tick from the family Ixodidae. Coloured artificially on computer
Cells on glassScanning electron microscope (SEM) image of cells on glass (x 2K)
Volcanic glass, Peles hairScanning electron microscope image of a sample of volcanic glass from Mt. Pele, produced to evaluate different types of laser in Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
Variable pressure scanning electron microscopeThis electron microscope allows the imaging of samples without any preparation
Acanthoica acanthifera
Myxomycetes, plasmodial slime mouldScanning electron microscope image of a plasmodial slime mould spore (x12000). This mould spends most of its life as a single cell; when they reproduce they form a slug-like blob that can travel
Collembola ocelli, springtailScanning electron microscope image of the springtail with simple eyes (x 1.2K)
Copper in unspecified mineralScanning electron microscope image of an elemental map showing the distribution of copper (Cu) in mineral samples
OstracodScanning electron microscope image of an ostracod, an arthropod where the body is enclosed in a carapace (x 220)
Collembola sp. springtailScanning electron microscope image of a springtail showing the characteristic pattern on the cuticle surface (x 3.5K)