Fine Art Print : False-colour SEM of a maggot on raw beef
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False-colour SEM of a maggot on raw beef
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of a maggot (2 hours old) of the greenbottle, or green blow fly, Lucilia caesar, feeding on a piece of raw beef. The greenbottle lays its eggs in places promising abundant food for the future maggots (i.e. rotting vegetation, dung piles, exposed food & corpses). The mouth end (not visible) tapers into a thin wedge with two mouth hooks to stabilise the maggot. Secreted enzymes breakdown & liquify the meat which, is then absorbed. After 2 moults (3-4 days), the maggots (larvae) pupate. Adult flies frequent unsavoury places & as a result pick up & transmit diseases to humans. Magnification: x22 at 6x4.5cm
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Media ID 6461906
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Food Spoilage Insecta Maggot False Coloured Green Bottle
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the mesmerizing world of microscopic wonders with our selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image showcases a false-color Scanning Electron Micrograph of a 2-hour-old maggot (Lucilia caesar) feeding on raw beef, captured by Science Photo Library. Each print brings intricate details to life, making for an excellent addition to any space, inspiring curiosity and wonder. Immerse yourself in the beauty of science and nature with our high-quality Fine Art Prints.
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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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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This print showcases a false-colour scanning electron micrograph of a two-hour-old maggot belonging to the greenbottle, or green blow fly species, Lucilia caesar. The maggot is seen feasting on a piece of raw beef, highlighting its natural feeding behavior. The image reveals intricate details of the maggot's body structure and features. Although the mouth end is not visible in this shot, it tapers into a thin wedge equipped with two mouth hooks that provide stability for the maggot during feeding. Fascinatingly, secreted enzymes are responsible for breaking down and liquefying the meat before absorption. As time progresses, these maggots will undergo two moults over 3-4 days and eventually pupate into larvae. However, their adult counterparts continue to frequent unsavory places such as rotting vegetation, dung piles, exposed food sources, and even corpses. Unfortunately, this behavior puts them at risk of picking up diseases which they can transmit to humans. Captured at x22 magnification on a 6x4.5cm scale by Science Photo Library's talented photographers specializing in nature and wildlife photography; this image provides an extraordinary glimpse into the world of insects' vital role in decomposition processes while shedding light on potential health risks associated with certain species like Lucilia caesar.
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