Silverfish Under the Stereo Microscope
Jul 17th 2017
Silverfish are small, silvery wingless insects in the order Zygentoma. The name silverfish comes from the silver-grey color and the fish-like appearance of its movements. The scientific name (Lepisma Saccharina) indicates the silverfish's diet consisting of carbohydrates (sugar & starches).
These insects are nocturnal and typically grow to 15-25mm in length. Silverfish have two thi
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