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Poster Print : Sea fan, X-ray
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Sea fan, X-ray
Sea fan coral. Coloured X-ray of a sea fan, or gorgonian. Sea fans are coral-like organisms that live in a large colony. Each organism, or polyp, secretes a hard mineral around itself for protection and support. The secretions of the entire colony form the rocky skeleton seen here. Sea fan polyps feed by sifting minute plankton particles from the water. Sea fans are flat, and are orientated to present the maximum surface area to the prevailing current
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Media ID 6468887
© D. ROBERTS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Cnidarian Coelenterate Colonial Colony Coral Gorgonian Life Organism Radiography
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Bring the wonders of the deep sea into your home or office with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This captivating X-ray image of a Sea fan, or gorgonian, from Science Photo Library offers a unique perspective into the intricate structure of these fascinating coral-like organisms. Each polyp in the colony is showcased in vivid detail, revealing the complex network of branches that make up this underwater marvel. Add an element of mystery and wonder to any space with this beautiful and educational 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 43.3cm x 42cm (17" 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 beauty of a Sea fan coral, captured through an X-ray lens. The vibrant colors and delicate details are brought to life, revealing the fascinating world of this marine organism. Sea fans are colonial creatures that form large colonies by secreting a hard mineral around themselves for protection and support. The rocky skeleton seen in this image is the result of the collective secretions from each polyp within the colony. These sea fan polyps have a unique feeding mechanism, sifting minute plankton particles from the surrounding water to sustain themselves. Their flat shape and orientation allow them to maximize their surface area exposure to take advantage of prevailing currents. This photograph not only highlights the natural wonder found beneath our oceans but also serves as a reminder of the diversity and complexity present in our planet's ecosystems. It offers us a glimpse into the mesmerizing world of cnidarians - coelenterate organisms like sea fans - which play an essential role in maintaining marine biodiversity. Through this stunning visual representation, we can appreciate both the artistic beauty and scientific significance behind this sea fan coral species. This image is truly a testament to nature's remarkable creations, showcasing its ability to inspire awe and curiosity among those who observe it closely.
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