Science Source Stock Photo - Sunflower in Simulated Insect Vision

Sunflower in Simulated Insect Vision

Description: A Sunflower seen in simulated insect vision. In this image the UV reflectivity from the flower has been added to a normal human vision image to create one interpretation of what an insect might see. The image shows the different patterns on the flower petals as perceived by insects that can see well into the ultraviolet region of the spectrum. These special patterns that have evolved to attract insects to the flower are called honey guides. This image is part of a series showing the same flower in ultraviolet (UV) radiation, visible light, insect vision, and simulated bee vision. (Set 3 / 4 images in set)

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Ted Kinsman/Science Source

Unique identifier: SS22259102

Type: Image

Size: 4019px × 3648px (~41 MB)

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