Medicinal leech
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Framed Print of Medicinal leech
Medicinal leech (Hirudo medicinalis officinalis), artwork. This leech is a parasite that feeds on blood, although it only remains attached to the host during the feeding. It is used in modern medicine to draw blood into transplanted tissues until circulation is established. Its saliva contains hirudin, a chemical that prevents blood from clotting whilst they feed, and for some hours afterwards. A leech will drink 10-15 millilitres (mL) of blood and another 20-50 mL will drip from the wound after the leech has dropped off. A large meal will leave the leech bloated, providing it with enough food to live for six months or more. Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations. © LIZZIE HARPER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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Media ID 6469453
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"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.5cm (9.6" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
