Fine Art Print : Coloured SEM of a Garden ant carrying a Rose aphid
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Coloured SEM of a Garden ant carrying a Rose aphid
Ant carrying an aphid. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a Garden ant Lasius niger with a Rose aphid nymph held in its mouthparts. The ants compound eyes and antennae are seen. The Rose aphid Macrosiphon rosae is being carried and is protected in a symbiotic relationship with the ant. The Garden ant herds the aphids on domestic rose plants and collects honeydew from them. The ant strokes each aphid with its antennae and the aphid emits a drop of sugary honeydew as nourishment for the ant. In return, the ant protects the aphid by removing the eggs of aphid predators such as ladybirds and lacewings. Magnification: x37 at 6x7cm size. Magnification: x80 at 12x15cm size
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Aphid Black Garden Ant Insecta Lasius Niger Symbiosis Garden Ant
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Discover the intricacies of the natural world with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints. This captivating image, captured through a Coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) by Science Photo Library, showcases a Garden ant, Lasius niger, in an extraordinary moment as it carries a Rose aphid nymph in its mouthparts. Explore the vibrant colors and intricate details of this microscopic scene, a testament to the beauty and complexity of nature. Bring this mesmerizing print into your home or office to inspire curiosity and wonder.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 51.3cm x 42cm (20.2" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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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This print showcases the intricate relationship between a Garden ant and a Rose aphid. In this coloured scanning electron micrograph, we are granted a close-up view of the ant's head, revealing its compound eyes and delicate antennae. The tiny Rose aphid nymph is securely held in the ant's mouthparts, highlighting their unique symbiotic bond. The Garden ant acts as both protector and caretaker for the aphids found on domestic rose plants. It herds these small insects while collecting honeydew from them. Fascinatingly, each aphid emits a drop of sugary honeydew when stroked by the ant's antennae, providing nourishment for its diligent companion. In return for this sweet reward, the Garden ant diligently safeguards its precious charges by removing any potential threats such as ladybird eggs or lacewings that could harm the vulnerable aphids. This mutually beneficial partnership exemplifies nature's remarkable ability to foster cooperation among different species. With magnifications of x37 at 6x7cm size and x80 at 12x15cm size, this image allows us to appreciate even the tiniest details of this extraordinary interaction between an insect and invertebrate. Through Science Photo Library's lens, we gain insight into wildlife dynamics seldom seen with our naked eye – an awe-inspiring testament to Earth's diverse ecosystems.
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