22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
A Stacking image of the first of many cell divisions of common toad spawn.

This image captures the first of many cell divisions within the spawn of common toads. Each tiny egg, no larger than the head of a sewing pin, holds the promise of new life. The intricate detail revealed through stacking highlights the delicate membranes and the symmetry of division, a mesmerizing glimpse into the earliest stages of development.

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Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Germany
Copyright: © Nicole Frey