Hidden wonders - these photos of tiny things may have a big impact on you

Jan 22, 2021

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This picture of a juvenile Zebrafish won first place in the 2020 Nikon Photomicrography Competition. Image: Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition/Daniel Castranova Dr. Brant M. Weinstein, Bakary Samasa

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Dorsal view of bones and scales (blue) and lymphatic vessels (orange) in a juvenile zebrafish. Image: Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition

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