2020 Photomicrography Competition

A transverse slice of the head of a dung beetle (Digitonthophagus gazella), showing the compound eyes and the intricate interlock of mouthparts

Dr. Eduardo Zattara Dr. Armin Moczek, Dr. James A. Powers

Affiliation
CONICET
Bariloche, Rio Negro, Argentina
Technique
Confocal
Magnification
20X (Objective Lens Magnification)

Crystalized birefringent chemicals

Domenico Zanon

Location
Galliera Veneta, Italy
Technique
Polarized Light
Magnification
4X (Objective Lens Magnification)

Moss capsule with spores

Miroslav Zit

Location
Prachatice, Czech Republic
Technique
Reflected Light, Focus Stacking
Magnification
10X (Objective Lens Magnification)