Poster Print : Starfish and abalone, X-ray
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Starfish and abalone, X-ray
Starfish and abalone. Coloured X-ray of a starfish (class Asteroidea) and an abalone (Haliotis sp.). A starfish typically has 5 arms radiating outward from a central disc. Tube feet (not seen) located on the undersides of the arms are used for movement. A starfish does not have a brain. Instead, coordination is controlled by one or more rings of centrally-located nerves. An abalone is a mollusc, related to limpets and snails. Its flat shell contains a row of holes, through which inhaled sea water is expelled after respiration is complete. Several species of abalone are edible and are an important food source
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Media ID 6466972
© D. ROBERTS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Asteroidea Bivalve Echinoderm Echinodermata Edible Food Stuff Mollusc Mollusca Radiograph Radiography Shell Shell Fish Star Fish Abalone
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the breathtaking underwater world with Media Storehouse's X-ray Poster Prints. Feast your eyes on the fascinating anatomy of marine life with this captivating image of a starfish and abalone. Witness the intricate details of their bone structures in vibrant colors, as the starfish's five arms radiate outward from its central disc, and the abalone's unique shell design becomes visible. Bring this mesmerizing piece of science art into your home or office to inspire curiosity and spark conversations.
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 42cm x 42cm (16.5" x 16.5")
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 landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intricate beauty of marine life in all its glory. The X-ray image captures a starfish and an abalone, providing us with a unique perspective into their fascinating anatomy. The starfish, belonging to the class Asteroidea, exhibits its characteristic five arms radiating outward from a central disc. Although not visible in this X-ray, tube feet located on the undersides of these arms enable the starfish's graceful movement through water. Surprisingly, unlike most creatures, a starfish lacks a brain for coordination; instead, it relies on one or more rings of centrally-located nerves. Accompanying the starfish is an abalone, a mollusc closely related to limpets and snails. Its flat shell features a row of holes that facilitate respiration by expelling sea water after inhalation. Notably, several species of abalone are not only visually stunning but also serve as an important food source. Through this vibrant and detailed image captured by Science Photo Library's expertise in radiography, we gain insight into both the delicate structure and extraordinary diversity found within our oceans' depths. This photograph invites us to marvel at nature's wonders while appreciating the interconnectedness between different species inhabiting our aquatic ecosystems.
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