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Studies of Small & Micro Organisms




  • Mosquito Larvae

    A collection of photomicrographs, articles and notes for these readily observed larvae - commonly referred to as "wrigglers".

    A fascinating section from Robert Hooke's 'Micrographia' is included, in which he describes this water-insect as "a most curious creature" - from his observations with a microscope back in the 1660s. Also, his illustrations (drawings, not photomicrographs) contain extraordinary detail.