Sexual Dimorphism in Saphirina
Sexual Dimorphism in Sapphirina
These two shots show the male and female copepod, Sapphirina sp., side by side. The male Sappharina only appears like this when lit at a very specific angle but is totally transparent under other lighting conditions. The two sacks on either side of the female are egg sacks. ©
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