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Medicinal leech
Medicinal leech (Hirudo medicinalis). Leeches are parasites that feed on blood. They attach themselves to the skin using suckers and create a wound with three sharp jaw plates, which contain over 600 teeth. They remain attached to their host until they are full. Their saliva contains hirudin, a chemical which prevents blood from clotting. A normal wound may bleed for up to 20 minutes before clotting, but a leech wound can bleed for up to 10 hours. They are used in medicine to reduce blood coagulation, relieve pressure from pooling blood and stimulate circulation
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Media ID 6469335
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Annelid Annelida Attached Blood Blood Letting Blood Sucking Carnivore Carnivorous Cure Ecto Parasite Feeding Hermaphrodite Host Leech Medicinal Parasite Parasitic Parasitism Phlebotomy Skin Sucking Treatment Treatments Hirudinea
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Discover the fascinating world of nature with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection. This captivating image showcases the Medicinal Leeches (Hirudo medicinalis) in all their intrigue. With three sharp jaw plates and the ability to create a wound for feeding, these parasites have long been a subject of scientific interest. Bring this unique and educational print into your home or office to spark curiosity and inspire conversation. Our high-quality framed prints are professionally mounted and framed, ensuring a stunning display that will last for years to come.
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 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.
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This print showcases the intriguing world of the medicinal leech (Hirudo medicinalis). Known for their parasitic nature, these creatures survive by feeding on blood. With their remarkable ability to attach themselves to the skin using suckers, they create a wound with three sharp jaw plates that house an astonishing 600 teeth. Once attached, they remain steadfastly connected to their host until satiated. What sets these leeches apart is their saliva, which contains hirudin—a chemical that prevents blood from clotting. While a typical wound may stop bleeding within 20 minutes due to clot formation, a leech bite can continue oozing for up to an astounding 10 hours. This unique characteristic has led them to be employed in medicine as valuable tools for reducing blood coagulation, relieving pressure caused by pooling blood, and stimulating circulation. In this mesmerizing image captured by Science Photo Library, we witness the intricate details of this hermaphroditic creature's anatomy as it clings onto its human host's leg. The photograph not only highlights the biological marvels of this annelid species but also emphasizes its role in medical treatments such as phlebotomy and bloodletting. Through this stunning visual representation of nature's wonders and mankind's symbiotic relationship with certain organisms like the medicinal leech, we are reminded once again of how science continues to unravel hidden treasures within our natural world.
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