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Bird flea head, SEM
Head of a bird flea. False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of the bird flea, Ceratophylus galinae. The flea is a parasite on dry nesting birds, such as the Blue Tit. The head (at top) is helmet-shaped and the body is laterally flattened, adaptions which allow easy movement through the feathers of the host. The antennae can be withdrawn into grooves on the side of the head (shadowed area at upper left). The mandibles with long palps (centre right) are modified for the blood sucking habit of this insect. Most fleas remain on the host only while feeding. This flea also occupies the bird nest. Magnification: x106 at 6x4.5cm size
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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 18.1cm x 24.4cm (7.1" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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.
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This print showcases the intricate head of a bird flea, captured using a false-color scanning electron microscope (SEM). The subject of this image is Ceratophylus galinae, a parasitic insect commonly found on dry nesting birds like the Blue Tit. The helmet-shaped head, visible at the top, and laterally flattened body enable effortless movement through the host's feathers. Notably, the antennae possess an intriguing ability to retract into grooves on the side of its head. Intricately modified for blood-sucking purposes, this flea's mandibles are accompanied by long palps positioned towards the center-right area. While most fleas only remain on their hosts during feeding sessions, this particular species also occupies bird nests. At a magnification level of x106 and printed at 6x4.5cm size, every detail in this photograph becomes vividly apparent. This stunning image offers us a glimpse into nature's remarkable adaptations and symbiotic relationships between different organisms. It serves as a testament to both scientific curiosity and artistic appreciation for wildlife photography enthusiasts alike. Whether you're interested in zoology or simply captivated by insects' microscopic world, this mesmerizing print from Science Photo Library will undoubtedly leave you in awe of nature's wonders.
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