Poster Print : Giant cuttlefish couple
Poster Prints from Science Photo Library
Giant cuttlefish couple
Giant cuttlefish (Sepia apama) couple. The larger male is guarding the female from rival males as she lays eggs. This cuttlefish inhabits coastal waters around southern Australia. It is one of the largest of the cuttlefish, reaching a length of over 50 centimetres and weighing up to 5 kilograms. During mating, the male passes a spermatophore into a pouch by the females mouth. This then bursts, releasing sperm into her mantle cavity, which fertilises the eggs. The eggs are then laid individually. Photographed off Whyalla, South Australia
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Media ID 6466507
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Australian Couple Cuttle Fish Eggs Giant Guarding Laying Mating Mollusca Protecting Re Production Sepia Apama South Australia Whyalla
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the underwater wonders of the Giant Cuttlefish world into your home with Media Storehouse's stunning Poster Prints. Featuring an exquisite image of a captivating Giant Cuttlefish couple, captured by Science Photo Library, these prints showcase the larger male's protective stance as the female lays her eggs. Add a touch of the ocean's mystery and beauty to your space with this mesmerizing poster, a perfect addition to any room. Order yours today and bring the wonders of the deep sea right to your doorstep.
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 38.5cm (23.4" x 15.2")
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 captures the mesmerizing sight of a Giant cuttlefish couple in their natural habitat. The larger male is seen diligently guarding the female from rival males as she lays her precious eggs. These remarkable creatures, known as Sepia apama, are found in the coastal waters around southern Australia. Impressively, this particular species of cuttlefish is one of the largest, measuring over 50 centimeters in length and weighing up to 5 kilograms. During their intricate mating process, the male transfers a spermatophore into a pouch near the female's mouth. This pouch then bursts open, releasing sperm into her mantle cavity to fertilize the eggs. The image showcases not only the beauty of these marine animals but also highlights their unique reproductive behavior. Each egg is laid individually with utmost care by the female. It's fascinating how nature has equipped these creatures with such intricate mechanisms for reproduction. Photographed off Whyalla in South Australia, this picture provides an intimate glimpse into underwater life and reminds us of the incredible diversity that exists beneath our oceans' surfaces. The vibrant colors and delicate movements captured here serve as a reminder of both nature's complexity and its inherent beauty.
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