Poster Print : Feeding mosquito
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Feeding mosquito
Feeding mosquito. Macrophotograph of an Anopheles stephensi mosquito feeding on human skin. A female Anopheles mosquito feeds on vertebrate blood by using her proboscis (lower centre) to pierce the skin. The blood meal helps her produce her eggs. If she is infected with the Plasmodium malaria parasite, her saliva will transmit this to the human. Malaria, a debilitating and intermittent fever that can kill, affects hundreds of millions in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. A. stephensi is an important vector for the transmission of malaria to humans in India. Magnification unknown
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Media ID 6460757
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the fascinating world of nature with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the captivating image "Feeding Mosquito" by Science Photo Library. Witness the intricate detail of a female Anopheles stephensi mosquito as she feeds on human skin, using her proboscis. This stunning macrophotograph offers a unique and educational perspective into the life cycle of these important disease carriers. Bring this mesmerizing print into your home or office to inspire curiosity and ignite conversations about the natural world.
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 Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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 print captures the intricate moment of a female Anopheles stephensi mosquito feeding on human skin. With its proboscis delicately piercing through the surface, this tiny insect is able to extract vertebrate blood, which serves as nourishment for her eggs. However, there is a sinister aspect to this seemingly harmless act. If infected with the Plasmodium malaria parasite, her saliva becomes a carrier of this deadly disease and transmits it to humans. Malaria, an intermittent fever that can be debilitating and fatal, affects millions in tropical and sub-tropical regions worldwide. This particular species of mosquito, A. stephensi, plays a significant role in transmitting malaria to humans in India - making it an important vector for the disease. The magnification used in capturing this image remains unknown but reveals astonishing details of nature's design at work. It serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between wildlife and human health within our ecosystems. As we gaze upon this macro photograph, we are reminded of the urgent need for continued efforts in combating infectious diseases like malaria. By understanding these complex interactions between insects and humans, we can strive towards effective prevention strategies and ultimately reduce the devastating impact caused by such diseases.
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