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Seed shrimp, light micrograph
Seed shrimp. Light micrograph of a seed shrimp (Cyclocypris sp.). The body of this freshwater crustacean is enclosed in two shells, which it can open and close using a special muscle. It swims by beating its two antennae. Seed shrimps generally live at the bottom of the body of water that they inhabit, feeding mainly on rotting plant and animal material. Dark field illumination. Magnification unknown
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Media ID 6469341
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Crustacean Dark Field Illumination Fresh Water Shell Shelled Light Micrograph Micro Biology
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Discover the intricacies of the natural world with Media Storehouse's Seed Shrimp Poster Print. This stunning light micrograph captures the detail of a Cyclocypris sp. seed shrimp, revealing its unique dual-shelled body and the specialized muscle that allows it to open and close its protective casing. Bring the beauty of science into your home or office with this captivating poster print."
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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.
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of a seed shrimp, captured under a light micrograph. The image reveals the fascinating anatomy of this freshwater crustacean, which is encased in two shells that can be opened and closed using a specialized muscle. With its unique ability to manipulate its protective armor, the seed shrimp navigates through water by propelling itself with the rhythmic movement of its two antennae. Living predominantly at the bottom of bodies of water, these tiny creatures sustain themselves by consuming decaying plant and animal matter. Their role as nature's recyclers makes them an essential part of aquatic ecosystems. The dark field illumination technique used in this photograph adds an ethereal quality to the image, enhancing our appreciation for the delicate structures and textures present on the seed shrimp's body. Although we are not provided with information about magnification levels, it is evident that even at such minuscule scales, nature never fails to astonish us with its intricacy. This stunning visual representation serves as a reminder of both our planet's incredible biodiversity and humanity's ongoing exploration into fields like zoology and biology. It invites viewers to marvel at one small yet significant member of Earth's vast array of invertebrates – Cyclocypris sp. , commonly known as seed shrimp – while also igniting curiosity about other hidden wonders waiting to be discovered beneath our waters' surfaces.
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