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SEM of ground beetle
Ground beetle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a ground or carab beetle (family Carabidae) with a fly (grey) in its jaws. The beetles compound eyes (orange) are seen at lower left and top centre. Most of these beetles are fast-running carnivores which are active at night. They are named ground beetles as they spend most of their time on or under the ground. Magnification unknown
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Media ID 6460557
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Beetle Carabidae Compound Eye Feeding Ground Ground Beetle Insecta Type
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Discover the intricacies of the natural world with Media Storehouse's Photographic Prints. This stunning image, captured through Coloured Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) by Science Photo Library, invites you on a closer look at the ground beetle (family Carabidae) in action. With its powerful jaws clamped onto a fly, this mesmerizing print showcases the beauty and complexity of the tiny details often overlooked in our environment. Bring this captivating piece of science art into your home or office and ignite curiosity and wonder.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 10x8 for landscape images, 8x10 for portrait images.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.7cm (10" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 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 print from Science Photo Library showcases the intricate details of a ground beetle in action. The coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) reveals the true essence of this fascinating creature, as it proudly displays its prey - a helpless fly caught firmly between its jaws. The image highlights the remarkable features of the ground beetle, with its compound eyes prominently displayed in vibrant orange hues at both lower left and top centre. These compound eyes allow for exceptional vision, aiding these fast-running carnivores in their nocturnal hunting endeavors. Ground beetles are aptly named due to their preference for spending most of their time on or beneath the earth's surface. This particular species belongs to the Carabidae family, known for their predatory nature and swift movements. Their presence is crucial in maintaining ecological balance by controlling populations of other insects. The photograph invites us into a world often unseen by human eyes, offering an up-close look at the wonders of nature's diversity. It serves as a reminder that even within our own backyards, countless extraordinary creatures exist, each playing a vital role in our ecosystem. With magnification unknown but undoubtedly impressive, this SEM print captures a mesmerizing moment frozen in time – one where survival instincts prevail and nature's beauty unfolds before us.
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