Premium Framed Print : Vampire Squid - Monterey - California - USA - Small white discs / Dots are Photophores - Light producing organs - Deep sea 600-900mtrs/2-3000 ft in the oxygen minimum zone - It is currently the only animal in the order Vampyromorphida
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Vampire Squid - Monterey - California - USA - Small white discs / Dots are Photophores - Light producing organs - Deep sea 600-900mtrs/2-3000 ft in the oxygen minimum zone - It is currently the only animal in the order Vampyromorphida
DOW-152
Vampire Squid
Monterey - California - USA
Vampyroteuthis infernalis
Small white discs / Dots are Photophores - Light producing organs - Deep sea 600-900mtrs/2-3000 ft in the oxygen minimum zone - It is currently the only animal in the order Vampyromorphida, an order "in between" octopus and squid, mainly due to the addition of sensory filaments believed to be used for finding food in the deep sea - It has eight long arms and two filaments that extend well past the total length of the body and can retract into pockets found in the webbing between the arms - Within the webbing are two pouches wherein the tactile velar filaments are concealed.
Steve Downer
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Deep Sea Mollusc Molluscs Pacific Ocean Squid Squids
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.3cm (9.6" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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.
Deep Sea Disco - The Vampire Squid's Illuminating Dance Party!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this mesmerizing underwater snapshot captured by Steve Downer, we witness the enigmatic beauty of DOW-152, a fascinating creature known as the Vampire Squid. Hailing from the depths of Monterey, California, this small yet extraordinary mollusc is truly one-of-a-kind. With its body adorned in small white discs that resemble dazzling dots of light, it's no wonder these photophores have earned their name as nature's disco balls! Found in the oxygen minimum zone at depths ranging from 600 to 900 meters (2,000 to 3,000 feet), our little party animal knows how to make a grand entrance. DOW-152 stands out among its cephalopod cousins with its unique sensory filaments that extend far beyond its eight long arms. These remarkable appendages are believed to help our squid friend locate scrumptious deep-sea delicacies hidden within the darkness. But wait – there's more! Our vampire squid has an ingenious trick up its sleeve. . . or rather webbing. It can retract those lengthy filaments into secret pockets found between its arms. Talk about multitasking! So next time you find yourself diving into the Pacific Ocean off North America's coast and stumble upon this luminous spectacle, remember: it’s not just any ordinary squid; it’s a deep-sea disco superstar ready to boogie down like no other marine marvel can!
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