Horseshoe Crabs spawning and crawling in the sand
Male Horseshoe crabs attach themselves to the rear of the larger female during spawning, As the female digs and lays eggs, the male fertilizes the eggs as it is dragged over them.
Size: 5054px × 3370px
Location: Sandy Hook, NJ, USA
Photo credit: © John Van Decker / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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