Fine Art 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
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the fascinating world of prehistoric life with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image showcases a perfectly preserved Fruit Fly, a member of the Diptera family, trapped in Dominican amber. An intriguing detail of this ancient specimen is the presence of a parasitic mite clinging to its abdomen. This striking print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique glimpse into the past and adds an air of mystery to any space. With its exceptional detail and vibrant colors, this Fine Art Print is a must-have for natural history enthusiasts, educators, and art collectors alike.
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 50.2cm x 40.6cm (19.8" 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.
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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