Poster Print : Fire-detecting beetle
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Fire-detecting beetle
Fire-detecting beetle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Melanophila acuminata beetle, which is able to detect distant fires. This beetle lays its eggs in burnt trees, and the larvae burrow into the damaged wood. To find burnt trees, the beetle has sensitive infrared detectors known as sensilla (not seen) behind its second legs. It can detect fires from up to 12 kilometres away. Researchers are studying this ability with the aim of creating new heat recognition systems. These will hopefully be able to identify humans and machinery by their heat over much greater distances than is currently possible, and could also help detect fires in buildings. Magnification unknown
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Media ID 6461927
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Antennae Beetle Compound Eyes Detector Flames Forest Fire Infra Red Insecta Jointed Legs Natural Sensilla False Coloured
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the fascinating world of nature with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the Fire-detecting Beetle. This captivating Coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) of Melanophila acuminata showcases the intricate details of this remarkable insect. Known for its ability to detect distant fires, this beetle is a testament to the marvels of the natural world. Bring this vibrant and educational print into your home or office and ignite a sense of wonder and appreciation for the beauty and complexity of nature.
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 56cm x 42cm (22" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the incredible abilities of a fire-detecting beetle, known as Melanophila acuminata. The coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) reveals the intricate details of this remarkable insect that can detect distant fires with astonishing accuracy. The image highlights the beetle's unique adaptation to its environment. Behind its second legs, sensilla - sensitive infrared detectors - are not visible but play a crucial role in detecting burnt trees from up to 12 kilometers away. This fascinating behavior is what makes these beetles lay their eggs in charred wood and allows their larvae to burrow into damaged trees. Scientists are closely studying this extraordinary ability with hopes of developing advanced heat recognition systems inspired by nature's design. These cutting-edge technologies could revolutionize human and machinery identification over vast distances, surpassing current capabilities significantly. Moreover, they hold promise for enhancing fire detection within buildings. The magnification used in capturing this SEM remains unknown, but it beautifully captures the compound eyes and jointed legs of this small yet mighty creature against a backdrop resembling flames. As we explore the realms of zoology and biology through such mesmerizing images, we gain deeper insights into our natural world while uncovering potential solutions for pressing challenges like fire prevention and improved thermal sensing technology. This awe-inspiring photograph from Science Photo Library serves as a reminder that even tiny organisms can possess extraordinary abilities that have far-reaching implications for our own technological advancements and understanding of nature's wonders.
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