Fine Art Print : Snails eating a flower
Fine Art Prints from Science Photo Library
Snails eating a flower
Snails eating a flower at night. Common garden snails (Helix aspersa, brown) and a white-lipped snail (Cepaea hortensis, yellow) feeding on a flower of a dahlia (Dahlia sp.) plant
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Media ID 6312235
© DR KEITH WHEELER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Animal Behaviour At Night Eating Feeding Gastropod Gastropods Mollusc Molluscs Mollusk Mollusks Snail Snails Trio Cepaea Hortensis White Lipped Snail
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the captivating collection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this enchanting image by Science Photo Library. Witness the intriguing beauty of nature as common garden snails (Helix aspersa) and a white-lipped snail (Cepaea hortensis) delicately feed on the petals of a dahlia (Dahlia sp.) flower under the cover of night. Each print is meticulously crafted with vibrant colors and exceptional detail, making it a stunning addition to any home or office space. Bring the magic of the natural world into your daily life with this exquisite 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 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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 captures a mesmerizing moment in the nocturnal world of snails. Against a backdrop of darkness, three distinct species of snails are seen indulging in their favorite delicacy - a vibrant dahlia flower. The common garden snail, known for its brown shell, shares this feast with the white-lipped snail, distinguished by its striking yellow hue. The image showcases the intricate beauty found within nature's smallest creatures. Each delicate bite taken by these gastropods reveals their remarkable feeding behavior and highlights their vital role as herbivores in maintaining ecological balance. As they navigate the petals and stems of the dahlia plant, we witness an intimate interaction between animal and flora. The pink-hued flower adds a touch of elegance to this botanical scene, emphasizing the harmonious relationship between plants and animals. It serves as a reminder that even amidst darkness, life thrives through symbiotic connections. Through this photograph's meticulous detail and focus on biological elements such as angiosperms (flowering plants) and mollusks (snails), it offers us an opportunity to appreciate both the complexity and simplicity present in our natural world. Science Photo Library has once again captured an extraordinary glimpse into animal behavior at nightfall – reminding us that there is always more than meets the eye when exploring Earth's diverse fauna.
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