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"Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of bacteria and plaque particles found in a decaying tooth. Yellow and green bacteria are seen amongst brown plaque." Magnification: x1,500 at 6 x 6 cm size. COVER IMAGE copyright EYE OF SCIENCE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY