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An electron microscope photo of the tip of an insect antenna

Highly magnified electron microscope image of an insect antenna

A highly magnified electron microscope image of an insect antenna – the common wasp (Vespula vulgaris). Insect antennae have individual sensilla – the long straw-like structures – which can detect small amounts of scent like sex pheromones.

The higher magnification in the inset shows another kind of pore-like cell (in the centre).

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