Framed Print : Cricket, X-ray
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Cricket, X-ray
Cricket (order Orthoptera), coloured X-ray. The cricket has well-developed muscles on its hind legs, allowing it to jump to avoid predators. It does not rely on jumping as much as its relative the grasshopper. The cricket has tough front wings and delicate hind wings. The front wings are rubbed together in a process called stridulation to produce its distinctive high-pitched song, which is used by the male to attract females. It hears using a pair of membranes just below the upper joints of its front legs
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Media ID 6461058
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Antennae Cricket Exoskeleton Flight Flying Grasshopper Insecta Jump Jumping Orthoptera Radiography Winged Wings
12"x10" Modern Frame
Discover the fascinating world of nature with our Media Storehouse Framed Prints featuring "Cricket, X-ray" by Science Photo Library. This captivating image offers a unique perspective into the intricate structure of a cricket's anatomy. With its vibrant colors and intricate details, this X-ray image showcases the cricket's powerful hind legs and the well-developed muscles that enable it to jump with incredible agility. Our high-quality Framed Prints bring this mesmerizing image to life, making it a perfect addition to any home or office space. Order yours today and explore the beauty of science in your very own home!
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intricate details of a cricket's anatomy through a mesmerizing X-ray image. The cricket, belonging to the order Orthoptera, possesses remarkable hind leg muscles that are well-developed, enabling it to execute impressive jumps as an evasive maneuver against potential predators. Although not relying on jumping as extensively as its grasshopper relative, this agile creature has evolved these powerful legs for survival in its natural habitat. The cricket's wings exhibit an intriguing contrast between their front and hind sections. While the front wings are sturdy and resilient, it is the delicate hind wings that steal attention. These fragile structures play a crucial role in producing the distinctive high-pitched song of the cricket through stridulation – a process where the front wings rub together rhythmically. This melodious serenade serves as an enchanting courtship display by male crickets to attract their female counterparts. Remarkably, this tiny insect perceives sound using specialized membranes located just below its upper leg joints. Such intricacies of nature never cease to amaze us! Radiating with vibrant colors and displaying extraordinary flight capabilities within its exoskeleton framework, this winged marvel exemplifies the beauty found within Earth's diverse invertebrate world. This awe-inspiring photograph from Science Photo Library encapsulates both scientific curiosity and artistic appreciation for wildlife photography enthusiasts seeking glimpses into nature's wonders beyond what meets our eyes at first glance.
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