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Dwarf mongoose derived abstract

A photomicrograph of naturally occurring crystals derived from the urine of a Dwarf Mongoose. This is not an AI generated image. Microscopic colorless crystals become colorized through the use of a special polarizing technique called Nomarski Illumination. This image is about 250 microns wide. The crystals are composed of various salts excreted through the kidneys: uric acid, calcium, sodium, potassium, and chloride plus other organic waste. In my Tiny Worlds collection"

 

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Uploaded on June 27, 2025
Taken on June 20, 2025