Light micrograph of the blood fluke Schistosoma
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Framed Print of Light micrograph of the blood fluke Schistosoma
Light micrograph of adult intestinal blood flukes, Schistosoma mansoni, cause of schistosomasis, commonly known as bilharzia. The adults (male thick and bluish, female white threadlike) normally live in pairs in blood vessels of the small intestine, causing dysentery and diarrhoea. Their spiked eggs cause anaemia, inflammation and tissue scarring. The larvae develop in freshwater snails (intermediate host) and are released into the water. Humans (final host) are infected while bathing or working in contaminated water. The dark brown coloration, particularly noticable in the female, is half digested blood from a previous meal. Magnification: x5 at 35mm size. These specimens were taken from the liver of a. Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations. © SINCLAIR STAMMERS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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Blood Flat Worm Fluke Parasite Parasitic Platyhelminthes Schistosoma Mansoni
Modern 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"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.4cm (9.6" x 6.5")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")







