I saw a great image today got me ruminating about size in insects, the measurements we use for size, and the concept of size in general.  The picture below appeared recently in combination with a news story and is of one of the smallest insects in the world.  It is placed, for size reference, next to an amoeba and a Paramecium for scale.  You remember amoebas and Parameciums from elementary or middle school science classes right?  Found in pond water by the kajillions, but only really visible under… Read More →