Fine Art Print : Fossil leaf miner
Resolution may be poor at this size (117 DPI)
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Fossil leaf miner
A leaf miner has left a snaking trail in this leaf from the Middle Eocene of Bournemouth, England
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Media ID 8612541
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Black Background Cenozoic Damage Davis Dr Paul Davis Eocene Fossil Fossilised Honeyeater Kenrick Meliphagidae Miner Palaeogene Passeriformes Passerine Paul Kenrick Phanerozoic Prehistoric Sauropsid Sauropsida Specimen Tertiary
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating beauty of nature with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this exquisite image of a Fossil Leaf Miner from Mary Evans Prints Online. This mesmerizing print showcases the intricate work of a leaf miner, which left a striking snaking trail in a leaf from the Middle Eocene of Bournemouth, England. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, bringing the intricacies and details of this ancient fossil to life. Add a touch of natural history and artistic flair to your home or office décor with this unique and thought-provoking Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 29cm x 53.3cm (11.4" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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
In this fossil specimen, we witness the intriguing remnants of a Fossil Leaf Miner's (Dr. Paul Davis's discovery) passage through a Middle Eocene leaf from the Bournemouth, England formation. The leaf, now a part of the extensive record of the Tertiary period, bears the unmistakable signs of the ancient miner's presence. The leaf, with its once vibrant green color now faded, displays a sinuous, snaking trail left behind by the miner's relentless excavations. This trail, a testament to the passage of time and the tenacity of life, is a poignant reminder of the intricate relationships that existed between organisms during the Phanerozoic Convergence, a critical period in Earth's biosphere when modern groups of animals first appeared. The leaf miner, a member of the Sauropsida clade, is believed to have been a precursor to modern birds, specifically a passerine or perching bird. More precisely, it has been identified as a member of the Meliphagidae family, which includes honeyeaters. This identification is based on the morphology of the leaf damage, which resembles that caused by modern leaf miners in the same family. The leaf, a precious relic from the Cenozoic Era, now rests against a black background, its intricate details brought to life under the expert hand of palaeontologist Dr. Paul Davis. The studio shot showcases the delicate balance between the destructive actions of the leaf miner and the resilience of the leaf, offering a glimpse into the complex web of life that existed during the Paleogene Period.
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