Fine Art Print : Balanus tintinnabulum, balanidae barnacles
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Balanus tintinnabulum, balanidae barnacles
Plate 1 by George Sowerby from Charles Darwins Monograph on the sub-class Cirripedia, with figures of all the species: the Balan
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Arthropod Arthropoda Barnacle Crustacea Crustacean Dome Fruit Body Fruiting Body Fungi Fungus Maxillopod Maxillopoda Shell Sowerby Sporocarp Acorn Barnacle Balanus Cirripedia Invertebrata Stipe
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the beauty and intricacy of the marine world with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from the Media Storehouse range. This captivating print features Balanus tintinnabulum, a species of barnacle from the Balanidae family. Originally illustrated by George Sowerby for Charles Darwin's Monograph on the sub-class Cirripedia, this detailed and precise image showcases the delicate balance of nature in the underwater realm. Bring the wonders of the sea into your home or office with this stunning, Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online.
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 33cm x 53.3cm (13" 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.
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Plate 1: Balanus tintinnabulum, the Pink Barnacle, from George Sowerby's Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia, published as part of Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work on invertebrates. This exquisitely detailed illustration, created by Sowerby in the early 19th century, showcases the intricate anatomy of this fascinating marine invertebrate. Belonging to the Balanidae family of barnacles, Balanus tintinnabulum, also known as the acorn barnacle or megabalanus tintinnabulum, is characterized by its distinctive pink dome-shaped shell and long, slender stipe that anchors it to rocky surfaces. The barnacle's body, an arthropod and a member of the crustacean class, is encased within the protective calcareous structure. The fruiting body of Balanus tintinnabulum, depicted in the illustration, is a sporocarp that emerges from the barnacle's mantle during its reproductive cycle. The sporocarp produces the barnacle's larvae, which are released into the water to begin their life cycle as planktonic organisms. The fungus-like structures shown in the image are not part of the barnacle itself but rather an example of the complex intertidal ecosystem in which it lives. The delicate balance between the barnacle and its surroundings is a testament to the intricacies of marine life and the beauty of nature, as captured in this remarkable illustration by George Sowerby.
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