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Photographic Print : Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) with parasitic copepod (Ommatokoita elongata)

Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) with parasitic copepod (Ommatokoita elongata)




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Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) with parasitic copepod (Ommatokoita elongata)

Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) with parasitic copepod (Ommatokoita elongata), under ice, Lancaster Sound, Nunavut, northern Baffin Island, Canada, Arctic

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Media ID 15280065

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Arctic Arctic Ocean Arthropod Arthropods Canada Cartilaginous Fish Chondrichthyes Cold Water Coldwater Crustacean Crustracea Invertebrate Jawed Fish Maxillopoda Mouth Mouths North America Nunavut Parasite Polar Shark Swimming Underside Ventral View Copepod Copepoda Dogfish Saltwater Squaliformes


11"x8.5" Photo Print

Discover the breathtaking underwater world of the Arctic with our Media Storehouse Photographic Prints featuring the hauntingly beautiful image of a Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) in its icy habitat. This captivating photograph by Franco Banfi, from Nature Picture Library, showcases the shark's otherworldly features as it interacts with a parasitic copepod (Ommatokoita elongata) that clings to its body. Add this mesmerizing print to your collection and bring the enchanting Arctic landscape into your home or office.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.6cm x 27.9cm (7.3" x 11")

Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 27.9cm (8.5" x 11")

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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Talk about a clingy relationship! This Greenland shark is showing off its unique fashion accessory - a parasitic copepod that just won't let go. It's like having your own personal hitchhiker, but in the underwater world! Captured under the icy depths of Lancaster Sound in Nunavut, Canada, this print by Franco Banfi showcases the fascinating symbiotic relationship between these two creatures. The Greenland shark, known for its mysterious nature and slow-moving demeanor, seems unfazed by its tiny companion. The copepod, identified as Ommatokoita elongata, has found the perfect host in this cartilaginous giant. With its long body and sharp claws firmly attached to the shark's skin, it enjoys an easy ride through the Arctic waters. This snapshot offers a glimpse into the intricate web of life beneath the surface. From jawed fish to crustaceans and everything in between, our oceans are teeming with incredible biodiversity. So next time you find yourself feeling weighed down by life's challenges, remember this resilient duo swimming effortlessly together. If they can make it work underwater with such contrasting sizes and species differences – we can surely conquer anything!

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