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A technique for studying the development, metamorphosis and morphology of insects, using projection X‐ray microscopy
Author(s) -
Davies Robert Ll.,
Worrill Nicola,
Bowen Ivor D.,
Harrison Timothy J.,
Evans Kenneth T.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
journal of microscopy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.569
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1365-2818
pISSN - 0022-2720
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2818.1988.tb04578.x
Subject(s) - metamorphosis , morphology (biology) , biology , electron microscope , insect , gross morphology , resolution (logic) , x ray , microscopy , anatomy , zoology , larva , optics , botany , physics , computer science , artificial intelligence
SUMMARY A technique is described for studying insect morphology and flight musculature using an X‐ray microscope. We have shown that a resolution of about 1 μm is possible in intact insects. Electron opaque markers have been used to locate cytochemical sites of enzyme activity, and to investigate gross morphology during developmental metamorphosis in Heliothis armigera.