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Feeding mosquito
Feeding mosquito. Macrophotograph of an Anopheles stephensi mosquito feeding on human skin. A female Anopheles mosquito feeds on vertebrate blood by using her proboscis (lower centre) to pierce the skin. The blood meal helps her produce her eggs. If she is infected with the Plasmodium malaria parasite, her saliva will transmit this to the human. Malaria, a debilitating and intermittent fever that can kill, affects hundreds of millions in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. A. stephensi is an important vector for the transmission of malaria to humans in India. Magnification unknown
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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 16.9cm x 24.4cm (6.7" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the intricate moment of a female Anopheles stephensi mosquito feeding on human skin. With its proboscis delicately piercing through the surface, this tiny insect is able to extract vertebrate blood, which serves as nourishment for her eggs. However, there is a sinister aspect to this seemingly harmless act. If infected with the Plasmodium malaria parasite, her saliva becomes a carrier of this deadly disease and transmits it to humans. Malaria, an intermittent fever that can be debilitating and fatal, affects millions in tropical and sub-tropical regions worldwide. This particular species of mosquito, A. stephensi, plays a significant role in transmitting malaria to humans in India - making it an important vector for the disease. The magnification used in capturing this image remains unknown but reveals astonishing details of nature's design at work. It serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between wildlife and human health within our ecosystems. As we gaze upon this macro photograph, we are reminded of the urgent need for continued efforts in combating infectious diseases like malaria. By understanding these complex interactions between insects and humans, we can strive towards effective prevention strategies and ultimately reduce the devastating impact caused by such diseases.
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