Antique Framed Print : Octopus suckers, SEM
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Octopus suckers, SEM
Octopus suckers. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of suckers on an arm from an octopus (order Octopoda). The suckers are used to grasp prey when hunting, and also to manipulate the objects (such as rocks) used to build their dens. The suckers also have chemoreceptors that allow an octopus to taste what it is touching
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Media ID 6465515
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Cephalopod Mollusc Octopus Sucker Suckers Tentacle False Coloured
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the 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 24.4cm x 18.2cm (9.6" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intricate beauty of octopus suckers, captured using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The vibrant colors and detailed structure of these suckers on an octopus arm are truly mesmerizing. Octopuses rely on their suckers for various purposes in their daily lives. These remarkable appendages play a crucial role in hunting as they enable the octopus to firmly grasp onto prey, ensuring a successful catch. Additionally, these versatile suckers also serve as tools for manipulating objects like rocks, which are used by octopuses to construct their dens. What makes these suckers even more fascinating is that they possess chemoreceptors, allowing the octopus to taste whatever it touches. This unique ability provides the creature with valuable information about its surroundings and potential food sources. The photograph not only highlights the biological anatomy of an octopus but also emphasizes its connection to marine life and nature as a whole. It serves as a reminder of the incredible diversity found within our oceans and underscores the importance of preserving such delicate ecosystems. Science Photo Library has once again captured an extraordinary moment in nature through this image, offering us a glimpse into the complex world of cephalopods and showcasing why they continue to captivate scientists and enthusiasts alike.
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