Framed Print : Purple-throated hummingbirds, female
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Purple-throated hummingbirds, female
In a fascinating example of sexual dimorphism and plant-animal relationships: the female hummingbird with a smaller body and long, curved bill pollinates this species of Heliconia while the male is adapted to pollinate another. Aquatint etching by Bryan Poole, 2008
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Media ID 14238434
© Mary Evans / Natural History Museum
2000s 2008 21st Century Adapted Apodiformes Carib Commelinid Etching Eulampis Evolution Evolved Heliconia Humming Bird Hummingbird Monocot Monocotyledon Poole Sauropsid Sauropsida Trochilidae Zingiberales Angiospermae Heliconiaceae Lobster Claw Magnoliophyta Pollinate Pollination Pollinator Sexual Dimorphism
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Bring the vibrant beauty of nature into your home with our Media Storehouse Framed Prints featuring the captivating Purple-throated Hummingbirds. This exquisite image showcases the female hummingbird with her smaller stature and elongated body, a fascinating example of sexual dimorphism. The male's more prominent and colorful plumage is well-known, but the female's subtle elegance is equally enchanting. Sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this Rights Managed print is a must-have for any nature lover or avian enthusiast. Experience the wonder of these intricate creatures and their unique relationship with plants, as you enjoy the stunning detail and vivid colors brought to life in this beautifully framed print.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). 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 18cm x 24.4cm (7.1" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 32.5cm x 37.6cm (12.8" x 14.8")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Symphony of Evolution: The Purple-throated Hummingbirds and Their Heliconia Companions" 2. In this image, we witness an exquisite example of sexual dimorphism and the intricate relationship between birds and flowering plants. The female Purple-throated Hummingbird (Eulampis jugularis) is depicted gracefully perched on the vibrant, red bracts of a Heliconia flower. Her smaller body and long, curved bill are perfectly adapted for reaching deep into the flower to extract nectar, thereby facilitating pollination. 3. In contrast, the male Purple-throated Hummingbird, with its larger body and distinctive, long, straight bill, is adapted to pollinate a different species of Heliconia. This fascinating adaptation is a testament to the co-evolution of these animals and plants. 4. This image is an aquatint etching by renowned artist Bryan Poole, created in 2008. The 21st-century artwork beautifully captures the essence of these remarkable creatures and their plant counterparts. 5. The Purple-throated Hummingbird is a member of the Trochilidae family, order Apodiformes, class Aves, and phylum Sauropsida. It is also part of the monocot order Zingiberales, along with Heliconia, which is a member of the Heliconiaceae family within the monocot class Magnoliophyta. 6. The intricate relationship between these hummingbirds and Heliconia is a testament to the evolution of both plant and animal species over millions of years. The female hummingbird's long, curved bill and the Heliconia's unique flower structure have evolved together, ensuring a successful pollination process. 7. This etching not only showcases the beauty of these creatures but also highlights the importance of their role in the ecosystem. The Purple-throated Hummingbird and Heliconia represent a perfect example of the symbiotic relationship between animals and plants, which is essential for the survival and diversity of life on Earth.
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