The Incredible Gallery of Dennis Kunkel - SEM extraordinaire  : a mini gallery on Mic-UK
 

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Here is a SEM image of a Human Pubic Louse which gives rise to a disorder commonly called 'having crabs created by Dennis Kunkel. It has been recreated here using virtual 3D software to imply a sense of solidness.

The 2D version of this image and licensing information for various sizes can be viewed here.

  		     
         

Crab lice (Pthirus pubis) (also known as crabs or pubic lice and frequently mis-spelled as Phthirus pubis) are parasitic insects notorious for infesting human pubic hair. The species may also live on other areas   more...
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