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Antique Framed Print : Wood cricket and its parasite, the Gordian Worm Paragordius tricuspidatus
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Wood cricket and its parasite, the Gordian Worm Paragordius tricuspidatus
PPG-1519
WOOD CRICKET and its parasite, the Gordian Worm (Paragordius tricuspidatus).
Nemobius sylvestris
Pascal Goetgheluck
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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.
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Nature's Odd Couple - The Wood Cricket and its Uninvited Guest!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot captured by Pascal Goetgheluck, we witness a truly bizarre relationship between two unlikely partners in the wild. Meet PPG-1519, an adventurous wood cricket who unwittingly became the host to an extraordinary parasite known as the Gordian Worm Paragordius tricuspidatus. As our curious cricket hops through the European wilderness, little does it know that it carries a secret passenger within its body. Enter the Gordian Worm - a cunning parasite that has cleverly infiltrated our unsuspecting insect friend. This microscopic hitchhiker manipulates its host's behavior, compelling it to seek out water sources where it can complete its life cycle. The image perfectly captures the intricate dance of survival and adaptation in nature. While one might expect tension or conflict between these two creatures, there is an undeniable harmony at play here. It reminds us that even in unexpected partnerships like this one, beauty can emerge from unlikely circumstances. Pascal Goetgheluck's photograph serves as a testament to scientific research and exploration of wildlife. It invites us into a world rarely seen by human eyes – where parasites become passengers and crickets become hosts on nature's grand stage. So next time you stumble upon an unusual duo in your own backyard or during your adventures outdoors, remember this fascinating encounter between PPG-1519 and its uninvited guest - proof that Mother Nature always keeps us guessing!
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