Broken egg shell, SEM
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Broken egg shell, SEM
Broken egg shell, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Hard-shelled eggs are produced by birds and some reptiles. The shell protects the embryo inside, and controls the passage of air in and out of the egg through tiny pores. Most of the egg shell material is calcium carbonate, and accounts for about a tenth of the eggs weight. This egg shell is from a chickens egg. Magnification: x112 when printed 10 centimetres wide
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Biomechanics Brittle Broken Calcium Carbonate Chicken Egg Shell Fracture Fractured Material Materials Science Ornithological Ornithology Reproduction Reproductive Shell Biochemical Biochemistry Eggshell
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This print showcases the intricate details of a broken egg shell, captured through a coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The image highlights the remarkable structure and nature of this fragile yet essential component of life. Hard-shelled eggs are not only produced by birds but also some reptiles, serving as protective enclosures for their developing embryos. This delicate shell plays a vital role in safeguarding the embryo inside while regulating the passage of air through tiny pores. Composed primarily of calcium carbonate, it constitutes approximately one-tenth of the egg's weight. In this particular SEM image, we observe an eggshell from a chicken's egg with astonishing clarity and precision at x112 magnification when printed 10 centimetres wide. The fractured surface reveals its brittle nature and offers insights into its biochemical composition. The photograph provides valuable information to ornithologists, zoologists, biologists, materials scientists, and researchers studying reproduction or biomechanics. It serves as a visual testament to the complexity and beauty found within even seemingly ordinary objects like an eggshell. Science Photo Library has expertly captured this mesmerizing snapshot that invites us to appreciate both the wonders of nature and advancements in scientific imaging technology.
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