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Stylocidaris lineata (in situ)
Stylocidaris lineata (in situ)
Description This aggregation of Stylocidaris lineata sensu lato is likely to be a "breeding cluster". Two of the individuals are upright with the mouths closely together. This position seems to enhance the chances of fertilization, when the female releases ist eggs and a near-by male its sperms intp the seawater.
Off South Carolina. Author Pawson, Dave JPG file - 432.93 kB - 1 447 x 1 086 pixels added on 2011-02-23206 viewsFrom reference Schultz, H. (2011). Sea urchins III: Worldwide regular de... © 2011 Pawson, Dave
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