Antique Framed Print : Lightning Volute - at night, foraging. In daytime they bury themselves for protection. Edithburgh, South Australia. TED00640
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Lightning Volute - at night, foraging. In daytime they bury themselves for protection. Edithburgh, South Australia. TED00640
AUS-1910
Lightning Volute - at night, foraging. In daytime they bury themselves for protection.
Edithburgh, South Australia
Ericusa fulgetra
John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com
Auscape
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Carnivorous Decorative Foraging Gastropod Gastropoda Invertebrate Mollusc Mollusca Molluscs Mollusk Night Nocturnal Proboscis Shell Shells Snail Radula Volute Volutes Volutidae
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 24.7cm (14.6" x 9.7")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
Under the Moonlight - The Secret Life of Lightning Volute Snails in Edithburgh, South Australia!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print by John Lewis, we are granted a rare glimpse into the mysterious world of the Lightning Volute. As darkness falls over the tranquil waters of Edithburgh, these fascinating marine molluscs emerge from their daytime hideouts to embark on their nightly foraging adventures. With their beautifully decorative shells glistening under the moonlit sky, these carnivorous creatures stealthily navigate through the underwater realm. Their proboscis and radula at the ready, they skillfully hunt for prey while remaining hidden from potential predators. During daylight hours, however, these clever snails bury themselves deep within sandy crevices for protection. It's as if they have mastered nature's own version of hide-and-seek! Native to Australia's pristine coastal waters, these nocturnal volutes showcase both elegance and adaptability. Each individual shell tells a unique story about its owner's journey through life beneath the waves. So let this mesmerizing image transport you to an enchanting underwater world where Australian wildlife thrives in harmony with its surroundings. Immerse yourself in this snapshot of nature's wonders and marvel at how even something as small as a snail can hold such immense beauty and intrigue!
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