The Dog Flea (Ctenocephalides canis) is an external parasite which can be found in the fur of both dogs and cats. The adult female flea reaches a size between 2 and 4mm. Males are a little smaller, 2-3mm.
Category: Observations and pictures
Here I present some photomicrographic images that I made. All pictures are copyrighted and may not be used.
The Dog Flea (Ctenocephalides canis)
Papaya (Carica papaya) in Polarized Light
A piece of papaya was squeezed between the microscope slide and cover glass. The sample was observed in polarized light.
Wood of the Spruce Tree (Picea)
The wood of a spruce tree (whitewood) under the microscope. The annual rings are clearly visible.
Spirogyra Algae
Microscopic picture of the algae Spirogyra. The algae possesses a spiral shaped chloroplast, which is clearly visible in the cell.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Crystals
Both images depict Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) crystals under low magnification using crossed polarizing filters.
Sand from the Kalahari Desert
Sand from the Kalahari desert under the microscope. Dark field illumination.
Elderberry (Sambucus)
Microscopic image of the cross section through the stem of an elder plant (Sambucus)
Shaving Foam
Shaving foam under the microscope. Dark field illumination.
Potato Stach Grains
Here I would like to show you two images of potato starch grains taken with different optical contrasting methods.
Female Pine Cone (Pinus)
Microscopic image of a female pine cone (Pinius).