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Framed Print of Dead Moth Grub
This wax moth larva (Galleria mellonella) glows in the dark after death. The interactions between species that led to a glowing bug corpse are intricate. It all began when a pradatory nematode (Heterorhabditis bacteriophora) bored into the body cavity of the grub. The nematode stores an obligate symbiotic bacteria (in this case Photorhabdus sp.) in its gut. A small amount of this bacteria is expelled inside the live grub. In an interesting twist that science has not yet found an answer for, the bacteria is bioluminescent. The bacteria proliferate, killing and digesting the grub. All the while, the corpse of the grub glows by the illumination of the bacteria inside of it. The nematode feeds on the decomposing grub and the bacteria, ultimately depositing eggs in the grub. All of the hatching nematodes will inoculate special areas in their guts with the bacteria to move out of the corpse and hunt on their own. This is an important association for the bacteria because it has never been found outside of a glowing grub. Moth larva is pproximately 1" in length. © Dante Fenolio / Science Source
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Media ID 47708627
Bacteria Bacterias Bacterium Bioluminescence Bioluminescent Chow Dead Enterobacteriaceae Glow Glowing Greater Insect Insects Larva Larvae Larval Moth Moths Nematode Nematodes Obligate Photophore Predation Symbiosis Symbiotic Worm
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.2cm (9.6" x 6.4")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
