Ultra-magnified Shark Skin (IMAGE)

Florida Atlantic University

Ultra-magnified Shark Skin

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Scanning electron images of embryonic bonnethead shark skin show detailed denticle structure. Image A displays the raw scanning electron microscopy view; Image B highlights five central denticles used for morphometric measurements, which were averaged to represent the sample.

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Florida Atlantic University

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