Poster Print : Sting of a honeybee embedded in a human finger
Poster Prints from Science Photo Library
Sting of a honeybee embedded in a human finger
Bee sting. View of a honeybee sting embedded in the skin of a human finger. At centre, the sting is seen, carrying with it nerve and muscle tissue that work to pump poison (peptides) into the finger. In the act of stinging, the bee ruptures its seventh abdominal segment and mortally injures itself. The tip of the sting is armed with backward sloping barbs which make it difficult to remove once embedded. Cells around the sting also exude a pheromone odour that attracts other bees to attack the same site. Only female workers of the honeybee Apis mellifera are able to sting. This barbed device was originally an egg-laying organ that evolved into a weapon of defence
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Media ID 6461928
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Apis Mellifera Bee Sting Bees Finger Insecta Ovipositor Sting
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the fascinating world of nature with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This captivating image showcases the intricacy and power of a honeybee sting, as seen in the Science Photo Library's "Bee Sting" photograph. Witness the detail of the stinger embedded in a human finger, with nerve and muscle tissue working to release potent peptides. Bring this mesmerizing visual into your home or office as a reminder of nature's wonders.
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 40.9cm 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 showcases the intricate and deadly beauty of a honeybee sting embedded in a human finger. At the center of the image, we witness the menacing sting carrying with it nerve and muscle tissue that functions to inject venomous peptides into its victim's flesh. The act of stinging is not without sacrifice, as the bee tragically ruptures its own seventh abdominal segment, resulting in mortal injury. The tip of this formidable weapon is armed with backward sloping barbs, rendering removal from the skin an arduous task. Surrounding cells release a pheromone odor that acts as a distress signal, attracting other bees to join in on attacking the same site. It is important to note that only female workers of Apis mellifera possess this ability to sting. Originally an egg-laying organ, evolution has transformed it into a potent defensive mechanism for these remarkable creatures. This extraordinary photograph captures nature's ingenuity and highlights both the delicate intricacies and lethal power found within our natural world. It serves as a reminder of how even seemingly small organisms can possess astonishing adaptations for survival and protection against threats they encounter in their environment.
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