From tapeworm heads to weevil sex, 10 big photos of tiny things

Ellen Airhart
Updated

For the last 43 years, Nikon has recognized the world's best views of the small, the tiny, the minuscule and the microscopic. While big things have their fans—everyone loves elephants, mountains and whales—weevils and lily pollen can be just as imposing when you take a closer look. On October 4, 2017, the winners were announced on Instagram.

These images won the top 10 spots, carefully selected from more than 2,000 entries from 88 countries around the world:

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