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Fine Art Print : Red-barbed ant, SEM
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Red-barbed ant, SEM
Red-barbed ant (Formica rufibarbis), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This ant is common in mainland Europe, but rare in the UK. The two compound eyes are seen, one at upper left and part of the other at upper right. The two antennae (the long, thin, sensory structures) are attached to the head between the eyes. Below the antennae are the ants mouthparts (lower right), including the strong mandibles (one at far right) used to cut up food. Behind the ants head is its thorax (upper part of its body). One of the ants six legs is at far left. Ants are social insects that can form colonies of several million individuals
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Media ID 6460731
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the intricacies of the natural world with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints. This captivating image showcases the Red-barbed Ant (Formica rufibarbis), as captured in stunning detail through Science Photo Library's Coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM). Rare in the UK but common in mainland Europe, this ant's unique red-barbed exoskeleton is brought to life in our high-quality prints, making for a mesmerizing addition to any home or office space. Embrace the beauty of science and nature with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
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This print showcases the intricate details of a Red-barbed ant (Formica rufibarbis) through a coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Native to mainland Europe, this particular species is considered rare in the UK. The image highlights the two compound eyes, one visible at the upper left corner and a portion of another at the upper right. Positioned between these eyes are the ant's two long and thin antennae, which serve as sensory structures for navigation and communication. Just below them, we can observe the mouthparts of this fascinating creature, including its robust mandibles used for cutting up food. The thorax, located behind the head, forms part of its body structure captured in this photograph. At far left, one of its six legs is showcased with remarkable clarity. Ants are highly social insects known for their ability to form colonies comprising millions of individuals. This visually striking SEM image offers an insight into both biology and entomology by revealing false-colored details that would otherwise remain hidden to our naked eye. It serves as a testament to nature's diversity and complexity while shedding light on lesser-known species such as this uncommon red barbed ant (Formica rufibarbis).
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