Framed Print : Acacia Ants - Whistling Thorn and Stinging Ants
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Acacia Ants - Whistling Thorn and Stinging Ants
Acacia Ants - Whistling Thorn and Stinging Ants, on Acacia Gall Plant (Acacia drepanolobiun)
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Acacia Acacias Ants Branches Close Defence Gall Nest Nests Partnership Protection Stinging Symbiosis Thorn Thorns Whistling Wildlife Galls
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection: "Acacia Ants - Whistling Thorn and Stinging Ants" by Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating print showcases the intriguing relationship between the Acacia Ants, specifically the Whistling Thorn and Stinging Ants, and their host plant, the Acacia Gall Plant (Acacia drepanolobium). Each print is meticulously framed, enhancing the vibrant colors and intricate details of this unique ecosystem. Bring the wonders of nature into your home or office with this stunning and educational piece. Order yours today and experience the beauty of the natural world up close.
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
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.4cm (15.6" x 10.4")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
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 photograph showcases the intriguing relationship between Acacia ants and the Acacia Whistling Thorn and Stinging Acacia trees, as depicted in this print from Mary Evans Prints Online. Acacia ants, specifically the species of Pseudomyrmex and Crematogaster, have formed a unique symbiotic partnership with these Acacia trees, known as Acacia galls or "thorn galls." The ants protect the trees from herbivorous insects by guarding the tree's branches and galls, while the trees provide the ants with shelter and food in the form of extrafloral nectaries and specialized gall structures. The Acacia Whistling Thorn tree (Acacia drepanolobium) is native to Africa and is easily identified by its distinctive, curved thorns that resemble whistles when blown by the wind. The Stinging Acacia tree, on the other hand, is known for its painful stinging thorns. Both trees host various ant species, with the ants living in the galls found on the tree's branches. This photograph provides a close-up view of the galls, revealing the intricate structures that house the ants and their brood. The ants' nests can be seen nestled within the galls, providing a safe haven for the colony. The presence of these ants not only benefits the tree but also plays a crucial role in the overall health and diversity of the African ecosystem. This historical photograph not only showcases the beauty and complexity of nature but also highlights the fascinating partnership between trees and ants, a testament to the intricate web of life that exists in the natural world.
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