In vivo visualization of butterfly scale cell morphogenesis in Vanessa cardui [Applied Biological Sciences]

During metamorphosis, the wings of a butterfly sprout hundreds of thousands of scales with intricate microstructures and nano-structures that determine the wings’ optical appearance, wetting characteristics, thermodynamic properties, and aerodynamic behavior. Although the functional characteristics of scales are well known and prove desirable in various applications, the dynamic processes and...
Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Applied Biological Sciences Source Type: research