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Venuss girdle, a type of comb jellyfish
Venuss Girdle. Macrophotograph of a coiled, ribbon-like Venuss Girdle or Sea Sword, Cestus veneris, appearing glassy-blue. C. veneris is a comb jellyfish which feeds on plankton. It has rows of tiny, cilia-like tentacles along the length of its body. These capture plankton and direct it to the creatures mouth. C. veneris can grow up to 8cm wide and 150 cm long. Whilst feeding, C. veneris normally hangs straight in the water and is almost transparent but for a greenish-gold glimmer from the tentacles. When disturbed it swims with snake-like movements and appears blue. Venuss Girdle also has the ability to phosphoresce at night
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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 24.4cm x 17.8cm (9.6" x 7")
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 mesmerizing beauty of a Venuss Girdle, a remarkable type of comb jellyfish. The image captures the delicate and ethereal nature of this creature, with its coiled, ribbon-like body shimmering in a glassy-blue hue. Cestus veneris, as it is scientifically known, possesses rows of tiny tentacles that resemble cilia along its elongated form. These tentacles play a crucial role in capturing plankton for nourishment by directing it towards the creature's mouth. With dimensions reaching up to 8cm wide and an astonishing 150cm long, this comb jellyfish displays an impressive size. Typically found hanging straight in water while feeding on plankton, Cestus veneris appears almost transparent except for a subtle greenish-gold glimmer emanating from its tentacles. However, when disturbed or threatened, it gracefully moves through the water with snake-like motions and takes on a striking blue coloration. One particularly fascinating feature of Venuss Girdle is its ability to phosphoresce at night—a breathtaking phenomenon that adds another layer of enchantment to these already captivating creatures. This extraordinary photograph not only highlights the intricate details and vibrant colors present in nature but also serves as a reminder of the diverse and awe-inspiring wonders that inhabit our planet's oceans.
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