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Female mosquito head, SEM
Female mosquito head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a female mosquito (family Culicidae). The mosquitos head is dominated by its large compound eyes (pink). Sprouting from between its eyes are the large antennae, which are sensory organs. The long thin proboscis protruding from the bottom of the head is used to pierce the skin and suck the blood of an animal host. Only female mosquitoes suck blood. Several mosquito species are vectors for human diseases, including malaria and yellow fever
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Media ID 6461534
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Antenna Antennae Blood Sucker Blood Sucking Compound Eye Culicidae Eyes Insecta Mosquito Proboscis Vector False Coloured
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the intricacies of the natural world with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the captivating image of a female mosquito head. This coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) from Science Photo Library offers a stunning close-up view of the mosquito's head, revealing its large compound eyes in striking pink detail. Bring the wonder of science into your home or office with this high-quality, vibrant poster print.
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 52.7cm x 42cm (20.7" x 16.5")
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.
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This print showcases the intricate details of a female mosquito's head, captured through a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The vibrant colors bring to life the fascinating world of this tiny creature from the Culicidae family. The most striking feature is undoubtedly its large compound eyes, beautifully tinted in pink hues. These eyes dominate the mosquito's head and provide it with an exceptional visual acuity. Sprouting between those mesmerizing eyes are its long antennae, acting as sensory organs that help navigate its surroundings. However, what truly captures attention is the long and slender proboscis protruding from the bottom of its head. This specialized mouthpart serves a rather unsettling purpose – piercing animal skin to extract blood for nourishment. It is important to note that only female mosquitoes engage in this blood-sucking behavior. While these buzzing insects may seem harmless at first glance, several species among them act as vectors for human diseases such as malaria and yellow fever. Their ability to transmit these illnesses makes them significant subjects of study within zoology and biology fields. Through this stunning photograph by Science Photo Library, we gain insight into both the beauty and complexity found within nature's smallest creatures while also acknowledging their potential impact on our health and well-being.
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