Print of a nearly metamorphosed female anglerfish larva
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Framed Print of Larval female anglerfish, Linophrynidae
Larval anglerfishes are enveloped in a jelly casing, as they pass through metamorphosis, this casing disappears. This is a larval female from the family Linophrynidae. She is nearly through metamorphosis and has a well developed illicium, esca, and chin barbell; however, note the lack of giant teeth - something that develops late in metamorphosis. Owing to the presence of the chin barbell or "beard", she is probably of the genus Linophryne, known as the "Netdevils" or "Bearded Seadevils". Linophryne is a special group of fish because they demonstrate two distinctive modes of bioluminescence, intrinsic bioluminescence and bacterial bioluminescence. The evolution of both modes in a single species is extremely rare. The esca or "lure" is filled with bacteria that produce light and live in a symbiosis with the fish. The chin barbell or "beard" glows in the dark via the production of luciferin and luciferase by the fish - an intrinsic method of light production by the fish itself. This specimen was trawled up in the Gulf of Mexico, 2016, from between 1, 200 and 1000 meters depth. Image courtesy of the DEEPEND project. © Dante Fenolio / Science Source
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Deep Sea Ocean Animals , Gulf Of Mexico Marine Life , Mesopelagic Zone Fishes , Female Anglerfish Larva , Bacterial Bioluminescence Fish , Bearded Seadevils Species , Linophryne Netdevils Images , Anglerfish Larval Stages , Intrinsic Bioluminescent Fish , Linophrynidae Family Members
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A delicate, translucent form emerges from the darkness of the deep ocean. Softly glowing, this larval female anglerfish drifts through the water column, her tiny features illuminated by an ethereal light. A well-developed illicium and esca hint at the adult's unique bioluminescent capabilities.
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). 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: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.3cm (9.6" x 6.4")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
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