Magnifier and Tiny Structures

A magnifier reveals structures on everyday natural objects that eyes cannot see alone. Snowflakes, pollen, and butterfly wings each have their own tiny shapes.

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In the picture

A branching snowflake crystal: ice arranged in fine arms.
A spiky pollen grain: a round grain with short points.
Overlapping butterfly wing scales: flat plates layered like tiles.

Examples

A snowflake resting on a coat sleeve.
Pollen dust on a flower petal.

Key takeaways

Many natural surfaces have shapes too small to see without magnification.
Crystals, grains, and scales are common tiny structures in nature.

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