Premium Framed Print : Mosquito on human skin, ready to bite
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Mosquito on human skin, ready to bite
Close-up of an unidentified species of mosquito on human skin. The mosquitos proboscis (thin reddish-brown structure) is visible poised just above the skin at right, ready to bite. The elbow- shaped mouthpart which is seen gripping the proboscis about half way down is the stylet sheath, a modified labium. This sheath normally covers the proboscis, but bends backwards as the mosquito bites, allowing the proboscis to slide through its tip and penetrate the hosts skin
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Media ID 6462020
© DR. PETE BILLINGSLEY, UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN/SINCLAIR STAMMERS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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 39.6cm x 26.2cm (15.6" x 10.3")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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 close-up print from Science Photo Library captures the intricate details of a mosquito on human skin, moments away from its notorious bite. The unidentified species of mosquito is showcased in all its glory, with its thin reddish-brown proboscis clearly visible and poised just above the skin. The proboscis acts as a piercing tool that allows the mosquito to feed on blood. What makes this image even more fascinating is the presence of the elbow-shaped mouthpart known as the stylet sheath. This modified labium can be seen gripping the proboscis about halfway down, serving as a protective cover for it when not in use. However, as soon as the mosquito bites, this sheath bends backward, enabling the proboscis to slide through its tip and penetrate into the host's skin. The complexity and precision exhibited by these tiny creatures never cease to amaze us. As we delve into nature's realm, we uncover remarkable adaptations like those found in mosquitoes. This photograph serves as a reminder of how diverse and extraordinary life forms can be within our natural world. With elements of nature, animal behavior, wild life exploration, zoology insights, insect studies, and invertebrate anatomy combined into one frame - this image truly encapsulates both scientific curiosity and aesthetic appreciation for Earth's biodiversity.
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