Scientific illustration

Ant, computer artwork. The head is at upper left, with two antennae branching out on either side. Like all insects, it has six legs attached to its thorax (the body section behind the head). The final body section is the abdomen. Ants are social insects that live in colonies that can contain millions of individuals. They are found worldwide in a diverse range of habitats.

Modelled in 3ds Max, rendered with global illumination and sub-surface scattering in Brazil R/S. Image available for license from Science Photo Library.