Poster Print : Fungus (Clavicipitaceae sp. ) fruiting bodies, emerging from dead parasitized troglophile moth
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Fungus (Clavicipitaceae sp. ) fruiting bodies, emerging from dead parasitized troglophile moth
Fungus (Clavicipitaceae sp.) fruiting bodies, emerging from dead parasitized troglophile moth, Grotta delle Vene (Veins Cave), Ormea, Cuneo Province, Piedmont, Italy, january
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 6573423
© FLPA/Emanuele Biggi
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the fascinating world of nature with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This captivating image, captured by Emanuele Biggi for FLPA Images, showcases the intriguing interplay between life and death. Witness the emergence of Clavicipitaceae sp. fungus fruiting bodies from the dead body of a parasitized troglophile moth, discovered in the enchanting Grotta delle Vene (Veins Cave) in Ormea, Cuneo Province, Piedmont, Italy. Each print is produced with vibrant colors and sharp detailing, bringing the beauty of this unique ecosystem into your home or office. Order now to add a touch of the natural world to your space.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.5cm (23.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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.
Nature's Dark Comedy - A Surreal Dance of Life and Death in the Depths of Italy's Caverns
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, captured by FLPA photographer Emanuele Biggi, we witness a bizarre spectacle that could only be found deep underground. The Veins Cave in Ormea, Piedmont, Italy reveals its hidden secrets as Clavicipitaceae fungi emerge from their parasitized troglophile moth hosts. It's a scene straight out of a sci-fi movie! These peculiar fruiting bodies burst forth from the lifeless bodies of their insect victims like otherworldly mushrooms sprouting from an eerie underworld. Who knew caves held such macabre surprises? The clash between life and death takes center stage here. As these entomopathogenic parasites take over their unfortunate hosts, they simultaneously become both killers and creators. It's nature's dark comedy at its finest! This photograph serves as a reminder that even in the darkest corners of our planet, beauty can still be found in the most unexpected places. So next time you venture into an Italian cave or explore any mysterious caverns around the world, keep your eyes peeled for Mother Nature's twisted sense of humor – you never know what strange wonders might await you!
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