Carbon fixation, artwork C017 / 7205
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Carbon fixation, artwork C017 / 7205
Carbon fixation. Computer artwork showing the main systems involved in carbon fixation in a typical countryside habitat. Carbon capture (fixation) consists of the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere through biological or physical processes, and its subsequent storage in sinks such as oceans, forests and the soil. CO2 is assimilated by plants and used in photosynthesis. The carbon is fixed into the tissues of trees. A fraction of the captured carbon is absorbed by consumer organisms (heterotrophs). By breathing, these organisms emit CO2 into the atmosphere. Finally, the carbon returns to the environment as CO2, but a significant fraction remains retained within the plants
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Carbon Capture Carbon Dioxide Carbon Fixation Countryside Cycle Ecological Ecology Field Forest Forests Habitat Horse Livestock Organism Organisms Plants Process Processes Removal Sink Soil Cutouts Heterotroph Sinks
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This photo print, titled "Carbon Fixation" showcases the intricate systems involved in capturing and storing carbon dioxide (CO2) in a typical countryside habitat. Against a striking black background, this computer artwork beautifully illustrates the crucial process of removing CO2 from the atmosphere through biological or physical means. In this vibrant image, we witness how plants play a vital role by assimilating CO2 during photosynthesis and fixing it into their tissues. The captured carbon is then stored within trees, forming an essential sink for carbon storage. However, not all of the captured carbon remains locked away; consumer organisms known as heterotrophs absorb a fraction of it. Through respiration, these organisms release CO2 back into the atmosphere. While some carbon returns to its original state as CO2, a significant portion remains retained within plants and other sinks such as oceans and soil. This dynamic cycle highlights nature's remarkable ability to regulate atmospheric composition while maintaining ecological balance. The artwork also features elements of fauna with horses and cows representing wildlife and livestock that interact with their environment in this intricate web of life. Carlos Clarivan's skillful illustration masterfully captures the complexity of this ecological process while emphasizing its importance for our planet's health. Through this visually stunning depiction, we are reminded of both the fragility and resilience of Earth's ecosystems as they work tirelessly to mitigate climate change by capturing and storing carbon dioxide—a critical step towards building a sustainable future for generations to come.
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