Poster Print : A spider in its orb web
Poster Prints from Science Photo Library
A spider in its orb web
Orb web spider. An unidentified spider sitting in the middle of its web. This type of web, known as an orb web, is aimed exclusively at catching flying insects. An average orb web may contain 20 metres of silk fixed at 1, 000 junctions, yet still weighs less than half a milligram. The web needs constant renewal as its threads become damaged by prey, and the adhesive properties of the viscid, sticky spirals are reduced after a couple of days. Photographed on a peat bog in British Columbia, Canada
Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations
Media ID 6466945
© KAJ R. SVENSSON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the intriguing world of arachnids with our captivating Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the orb web spider. This mesmerizing image, sourced from Science Photo Library, showcases an unidentified spider in its meticulously spun orb web, a marvel of nature designed specifically for catching flying insects. Bring this stunning piece of biology into your home or office and let the conversation pieces begin.
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 40.8cm x 59.4cm (16.1" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the intricate world of a spider in its orb web. The unidentified spider sits gracefully in the center, showcasing its mastery over this finely woven creation. The orb web, designed exclusively to ensnare flying insects, is an engineering marvel composed of 20 meters of silk fixed at 1,000 junctions. Astonishingly, this delicate masterpiece weighs less than half a milligram. The constant renewal of the web is necessary as prey damages its threads during capture. Over time, the adhesive properties of the viscid and sticky spirals diminish after a couple of days' use. This remarkable image was taken on a peat bog in British Columbia, Canada – an ecosystem teeming with diverse wildlife. In this photograph from Science Photo Library's collection on nature and zoology, we witness both beauty and functionality intertwined seamlessly within nature's realm. The spider's presence reminds us that even creatures often misunderstood or feared possess incredible skills and contribute significantly to our ecosystems. As we gaze upon this awe-inspiring scene captured by Science Photo Library without any commercial intent mentioned here, let us appreciate the wonders around us – from tiny spiders spinning their webs to vast landscapes brimming with life – reminding ourselves how interconnected we are with all living beings on our planet Earth.
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