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Horseshoe crab research
Horseshoe crabs (Limulus polyphemus) in shallow water by a coast. The horseshoe crab, contrary to its name, is a distant relative of the spider. It has existed unchanged for over 500 million years. It inhabits the eastern coast of North America, and comes to the shore to breed and lay eggs. The breeding season is usually in early summer. The horseshoe crab feeds on molluscs, worms and algae in shallow coastal waters with sandy bottoms. Due to its primitive nature, it has been extensively used as a research animal. Study of its nervous system has provided insight into information pro- cessing in higher animals, and study of its immune system may reveal how animals fight infection
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Ancient Beach Coast Coastal Crab Living Fossil Marine Biology Laboratory Primitive Shallow Us A Woods Hole Limulus Polyphemus
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 18.4cm (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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intriguing world of horseshoe crab research. In this image, a group of horseshoe crabs, scientifically known as Limulus polyphemus, gracefully navigate through shallow waters along the eastern coast of North America. Despite its name, this ancient creature is not related to crabs but rather shares a distant ancestry with spiders. With an existence spanning over an astonishing 500 million years, the horseshoe crab stands as a living fossil and a testament to nature's resilience. Every early summer, these remarkable creatures gather on the shore for their breeding season, laying eggs that will continue their lineage. Feeding on molluscs, worms, and algae in sandy coastal waters, these primitive beings have become invaluable subjects for scientific research. Their nervous system has provided valuable insights into information processing in higher animals while studying their immune system holds potential discoveries about how animals combat infections. This mesmerizing photograph captures both the beauty and significance of these ancient marine creatures against the backdrop of a serene coastline. It serves as a reminder that even within our modern world filled with constant change and evolution, there are still remnants from Earth's distant past waiting to be explored and understood by dedicated researchers at institutions like Woods Hole's Marine Biology Laboratory (MBL).
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