Exactly this.
Not to mention that some insects even have a bit of contrast between the lenses so it’s easier to understand they are compounded.
Tho I bet they didn’t study this ones eyes:
It’s called a fairy wasp (wiki/Megaphragma_mymaripenne and it’s only the third smallest insect known.
MeowZedong@lemmygrad.ml 2 weeks ago
An alternative that I like to use in the lab is squinting and holding the sample really close to my face. Perhaps they used my method if the bugs weren’t big enough?
Evil_Shrubbery@lemm.ee 2 weeks ago
I mean, yes (Im losing that ability as I age :(), but also it’s not that far fetched to just conclude all insects are built about the same.
MeowZedong@lemmygrad.ml 2 weeks ago
For sure, I just like posting stupid things on memes.
I think your lab needs to get you a giant magnifying glass with a light so your squinting days can continue. They’re super nice for things that can’t go under a microscope. So far I’ve been lucky myself, but many of my colleagues my age experience the same problem. Some day I would like to get a macro camera so I can just show them pictures.
Evil_Shrubbery@lemm.ee 2 weeks ago
Some day I would like to get a multi-camera bionic eye implants or like a Star Trek visor ribbed for my pleasure.