This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American
On supporting science journalism
If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.
Image of the Week #3, August 8, 2011: From: Art forms in nature by Joe Milton at Creatology. Original source: Wikimedia Commons This image shows the duality of all scientific illustration. Descriptive, accurate morphology for the sake of identification coupled with a composition of crowded harmony like something out of a Muppet musical number. Scientific [...]