OPPORTUNITY FINDS A FAMILY MINING OPERATION ON MARS..

http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/gallery/press/opportunity/20040406a.html

This image, acquired by the panoramic camera on the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity, highlights the vast plains of Meridiani Planum.

cut1 and enlarged

solarized enlarged below

desaturated and enlarged to black and white for more DETAIL.. what you are seeing is a large tank like operation with a forward area for scooping up whatever they are scooping up in the desert area.. two major parts to this large snake family "farming" or "mining" operation..

cut 2 of the TANK AREA WHERE THE FAMILY LIVES

inside the family and living areas.. and operation of the "ship" on the desert

BELOW.. this image was cut from the above enhancement to see.. more clearly.. the

mother and child.. the child is sitting on the lap of the mother snake.. and you should be able to see her "skirt" of rings.. down to the floor.. this image was cut and greatly enlarged from the left bottom of the desert TANK ... family quarters..