Poster Print : Pulvilli on a flys foot, SEM
Poster Prints from Science Photo Library
Pulvilli on a flys foot, SEM
Flys foot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pulvilli (tubular hairs) on the base of the foot of a fly (order Diptera). Each pulvillus secretes a solution that forms a bond with the surface on which the fly is standing. This allows the fly to walk on vertical surfaces, or even upside down
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Media ID 6461478
© STEVE GSCHMEISSNER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Adhesion Foot Hair Hairs Magnified Image Microscopic Subjects Pulvilli Pulvillus Tube Tubes False Coloured
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the intricacies of the natural world with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This captivating image, "Pulvilli on a fly's foot, SEM" from Science Photo Library, showcases the mesmerizing detail of a fly's foot in a coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Witness the intricate tubular hairs, or pulvilli, that provide the fly with remarkable grip and agility. Bring this stunning scientific discovery into your home or office and ignite curiosity with every glance. Order now and add this beautiful piece of science art to your collection.
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 56.1cm x 42cm (22.1" 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 from Science Photo Library showcases the intricate pulvilli on a fly's foot, revealing the remarkable world of insect anatomy. In this colored scanning electron micrograph (SEM), we are granted a close-up view of the tubular hairs that make up these pulvilli. These tiny structures play a crucial role in enabling flies to navigate vertical surfaces and even walk upside down. The pulvillus secretes a specialized solution that forms an adhesive bond with any surface upon which the fly lands. This extraordinary adaptation allows these agile creatures to effortlessly explore their surroundings, defying gravity with ease. The false-colored image highlights the complexity and beauty hidden within nature's smallest creations. Through this lens into entomology, we gain insight into how insects have evolved to thrive in diverse environments. The magnified image reveals every minute detail of these hair-like tubes, emphasizing their importance for adhesion and stickiness during locomotion. This photograph not only captures the wonders of zoological exploration but also serves as a testament to scientific progress enabled by cutting-edge technology like scanning electron microscopes. It reminds us that there is still much left to discover about our natural world, particularly when it comes to its smallest inhabitants – insects like this fly whose feet hold secrets essential for survival in their miniature universe.
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