Snail Radula Teeth Macro on Autumn Bark in on lichen-covered bark in Łódź

Snail Radula Teeth Macro on Autumn Bark

by Jamie Wallace

Tiny rows of chitinous teeth line the snail's radula in a razor-sharp, repeating pattern against the rough, mossy surface of lichen-covered bark. Bright midmorning light from a north window strikes the specimen from the side, revealing the translucent, amber quality of the teeth and the deep greens of the lichen. Condensation droplets rest on the nearby glass slide, blurring the background into soft, out-of-focus shapes. The minimalist composition isolates the biological machinery, showing the fine texture of the bark fibers and the precise, mechanical arrangement of the feeding organ. The glass edge reflects a sharp, white highlight where the light hits the condensation.

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Camera Nikon D7500*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon D7500 photos, grab one online.
Lens 135mm f/2
Focal Length 135mm
Aperture f/2
Shutter Speed 1/4000
ISO 100
Film shot in RAW with minimal editing
Location on lichen-covered bark in Łódź
Date 2021-02-18
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 51.8794, 19.4864
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