ID#: 9882
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Under a moderately high magnification of 588X, this scanning electron microscopic (SEM) image focused on the distal tip of a female velvet ant’s, Dasymutilla sp., stinger. Note that the stinger’s tip is encased in a bulbous sheath, which may act to protect the delicate sharp tip from being damaged, which would reduce its effectiveness when trying to penetrate its victim. Take a look at PHIL 9883, for an even closer view of this structure. Also, see PHIL 4638, 6363, and 6364, for photographs of the ant revealing its coloration, and velvety covering of external chitinous hairs.
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Content Provider(s): CDC/ Michael and Paula Smith
Creation Date: 2007
Photo Credit: Janice Haney Carr
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