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Pegasus draconis, sea moth
Specimen jar containing sea moths (Pegasus draconis), held in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London
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Actinopterygii Arthropod Arthropoda Black Background Bony Fish Fishes Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Lepidoptera Lepidopteran Moth Osteichthyes Dragonfish Eurypegasus Draconis Gasterosteiformes Invertebrata Little Dragonfish
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 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 23x19 inches (584x482mm). 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 22.9cm x 39.6cm (9" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
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
In the hallowed halls of the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum in London, a glass jar holds a captivating specimen of Pegasus draconis, the enigmatic Sea Moth or Little Dragonfish. The black background accentuates the ethereal beauty of this unique creature, an exquisite example of nature's boundless creativity. The Sea Moth, a member of the Actinopterygii (bony fish) and Osteichthyes (bony-skinned fish) families, is not a true moth but rather a misnomer given to this intriguing deep-sea fish due to its wing-like pectoral fins. This invertebrate, belonging to the Gasterosteiformes order and the Eurypegasus genus, is a hexapod, meaning it has six legs, albeit internal ones, as it is a fish. The Sea Moth's body is elongated and slender, with a translucent appearance that reveals its internal organs. Its most striking feature is the pair of large, membranous pectoral fins, which resemble the wings of a moth, allowing the fish to maneuver gracefully in the water. The Sea Moth's eyes are large and expressive, equipped with a reflective layer that helps it navigate the dark depths of the ocean. This rare and fascinating creature is a testament to the rich biodiversity of our planet and the wonders that lie hidden in the depths of the sea. The Natural History Museum's collection of such specimens is a vital resource for scientific research and education, providing valuable insights into the natural world and inspiring future generations to explore and protect it. The Sea Moth, with its otherworldly appearance and captivating allure, serves as a reminder of the endless mysteries that await us in the depths of the ocean, and the importance of preserving and studying these enigmatic creatures for generations to come.
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