Poster Print : Fruit fly in Dominican amber
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Fruit fly in Dominican amber
Fruit fly deriving from Diptera:Cyclorrapha:Drosophilidae trapped and preserved in Dominican amber with a parasitic or phoretic mite attached to its abdomen
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Amber Arthropod Arthropoda Bubble Diptera Dominican Dominican Amber Fossil Fossilised Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Parasite Resin True Fly Fruit Fly Invertebrata
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
"Discover the fascinating world of ancient insects with Media Storehouse's Poster Prints featuring the captivating image of a Drosophila fruit fly preserved in Dominican amber. This mesmerizing print showcases the intricate details of the fruit fly, a member of the Diptera family, with a parasitic mite attached to its abdomen. The amber, sourced from the Dominican Republic, perfectly preserves the insects, offering a unique glimpse into the past. Bring this stunning print into your home or office to inspire curiosity and ignite conversations about the wonders of the natural world."
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
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
1. Title: "A Golden Moment in Time: A Fruit Fly and Parasitic Mite Preserved in Dominican Amber" This image showcases a perfectly preserved fruit fly (Diptera: Cyclorrapha: Drosophilidae), trapped in a bubble of golden Dominican amber. The intricate details of the insect's delicate wings, compact body, and compound eyes are stunningly preserved, offering a glimpse into the ancient world of insect life. But this image holds more than just a snapshot of a fruit fly. Clinging to the fly's abdomen is a tiny, parasitic mite (likely from the Tetranychidae family). The mite, with its eight legs and minuscule size, is a testament to the complex relationships that existed between organisms millions of years ago. The amber, sourced from the Dominican Republic, encases the insect and mite in a resin that protected them from the ravages of time. The golden hue of the amber adds an ethereal quality to the scene, making it a true treasure for researchers and natural history enthusiasts. This fossilized moment in time offers valuable insights into the world of arthropods, specifically fruit flies and their parasites. The insect, belonging to the Drosophilidae family, is commonly known as a vinegar fly or a hexapod. The Tephritidae family, to which the parasitic mite belongs, is a diverse group of mites that are known for their ability to parasitize a wide range of hosts. This image is a reminder of the rich biodiversity that once existed and the intricate relationships that have shaped the natural world. It is a testament to the beauty and complexity of the natural world, frozen in time in a bubble of golden Dominican amber.
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