Imaging the compound lens in the exuviae (molted layer) of a grasshopper

Sep 13, 2015 • 1:20 PM UTC

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Saad Bhamla

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With manu’s help, I was able to image the incredibly beautiful compound lens on the molted skin of a grasshopper. The entire video is attached below.

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