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Framed Print : Great Striped Slug - mating in midair on a mucous rope. Hermaphrodite introduced from Europe, Southeast Australia. CLY03194
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Great Striped Slug - mating in midair on a mucous rope. Hermaphrodite introduced from Europe, Southeast Australia. CLY03194
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Great Striped Slug - mating in midair on a mucous rope.
introduced from Europe, Southeast Australia.
Limax maximus
Hermaphrodite
Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com
Auscape
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Couples Curled Up Gastropod Gastropods Genitalia Hermaphrodite Mating Mollusc Molluscs Reproduction Slug Slugs Pairs
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Discover the fascinating world of the Great Striped Slug with this captivating framed print by renowned Australian wildlife photographer Densey Clyne. Witness this unique moment as two hermaphrodite Great Striped Slugs, introduced from Europe and now found in Southeast Australia, perform their mid-air mating ritual on a mesmerizing mucous rope. This limited edition print, part of the Media Storehouse range, showcases the beauty and intrigue of the natural world. Produced by Auscape and Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment, this framed print is a must-have for any nature enthusiast or collector.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.2cm x 39.6cm (9.9" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 47.8cm x 57.9cm (18.8" x 22.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Love is in the Air - The Acrobatic Romance of Great Striped Slugs!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this extraordinary snapshot captured by wildlife enthusiast Densey Clyne, we witness an awe-inspiring display of love and agility. Meet the Great Striped Slug, a hermaphrodite hailing all the way from Europe to Southeast Australia. These slimy creatures have certainly brought their unique mating rituals with them! Suspended midair on a delicate mucous rope, this daring couple engages in an enchanting dance of reproduction. With curled-up bodies and intertwined genitalia, they showcase their intricate courtship behavior for all to see. It's like witnessing a gravity-defying ballet performance right in your own backyard! The male-female duo effortlessly defies gravity as they embrace each other tightly amidst the Australian breeze. Their vibrant stripes add a touch of elegance to this mesmerizing spectacle. Introduced into these new lands, these European guests have found themselves quite at home Down Under. As they copulate high above ground level, it's clear that love knows no boundaries or heights for these adventurous gastropods. So next time you stumble upon two slugs entangled in midair acrobatics, remember that even the tiniest creatures can teach us about passion and resilience! And thanks to photographers like Densey Clyne, we get a front-row seat to nature's most captivating performances – no commercial use required!
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