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Greetings Card : Fungus (Clavicipitaceae sp. ) fruiting bodies, emerging from dead parasitized troglophile moth
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Fungus (Clavicipitaceae sp. ) fruiting bodies, emerging from dead parasitized troglophile moth
Fungus (Clavicipitaceae sp.) fruiting bodies, emerging from dead parasitized troglophile moth, Grotta delle Vene (Veins Cave), Ormea, Cuneo Province, Piedmont, Italy, january
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Media ID 6573423
© FLPA/Emanuele Biggi
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Discover the fascinating world of nature with our unique Media Storehouse Greetings Cards. Featuring an exquisite image by FLPA/Emanuele Biggi, these cards showcase the beauty of a Clavicipitaceae sp. fungus, as it emerges from the lifeless body of a parasitized troglophile moth. Captured in the enchanting Grotta delle Vene (Veins Cave) in Ormea, Cuneo Province, Piedmont, Italy during winter, this striking scene is sure to leave a lasting impression. Send this card to inspire awe and wonder, and let the recipient know that you're thinking of them in the most extraordinary way possible.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Nature's Dark Comedy - A Surreal Dance of Life and Death in the Depths of Italy's Caverns
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, captured by FLPA photographer Emanuele Biggi, we witness a bizarre spectacle that could only be found deep underground. The Veins Cave in Ormea, Piedmont, Italy reveals its hidden secrets as Clavicipitaceae fungi emerge from their parasitized troglophile moth hosts. It's a scene straight out of a sci-fi movie! These peculiar fruiting bodies burst forth from the lifeless bodies of their insect victims like otherworldly mushrooms sprouting from an eerie underworld. Who knew caves held such macabre surprises? The clash between life and death takes center stage here. As these entomopathogenic parasites take over their unfortunate hosts, they simultaneously become both killers and creators. It's nature's dark comedy at its finest! This photograph serves as a reminder that even in the darkest corners of our planet, beauty can still be found in the most unexpected places. So next time you venture into an Italian cave or explore any mysterious caverns around the world, keep your eyes peeled for Mother Nature's twisted sense of humor – you never know what strange wonders might await you!
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