Mounted Print : Cockroach in amber
Mounted Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Cockroach in amber
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Media ID 8590427
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Amber Arthropod Arthropoda Baltic Blattaria Blattodea Cenozoic Cockroach Eocene Fossil Fossilised Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Larva Larvae Nymph Palaeogene Phanerozoic Prehistoric Roach Tertiary Tertiary Period Invertebrata Upper
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 15.2cm x 18.9cm (6" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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
This image showcases a perfectly preserved Cockroach nymph, fossilized in a piece of Baltic Amber from the Eocene period. Dating back to the Tertiary period of the Cenozoic Era, this ancient arthropod is a testament to the rich biodiversity that existed during the Phanerozoic Conon, the era of fossilized life. Belonging to the Blattodea order, this hexapod invertebrate is identified as a member of the Blattaria family, more specifically a cockroach larva. The intricate details of its six legs, antennae, and segmented body are remarkably preserved, providing a glimpse into the appearance and structure of these ancient creatures. The cockroach nymph was likely trapped in tree resin, which over time hardened into amber, encasing the insect in a protective shell. This process of preservation has allowed scientists to study the morphology and anatomy of these ancient organisms in great detail, providing valuable insights into the evolution of insects and other invertebrates. This fossilized cockroach nymph is a reminder of the vast array of life that once inhabited our planet, and the importance of preserving and studying our natural history. The beauty and intrigue of this ancient creature, frozen in time, continues to captivate and inspire curiosity in both scientific and artistic communities.
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