Snake pipefish (Entelurus aequoreus) male with eggs, UK

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Female has attached these eggs to a sticky groove on the male's belly. They remain with the male until hatched. Wild in Scottish inshore waters. See also image 2F7C0BF for mating pipefish.

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Size: 6192px × 4288px
Location: Eyemouth, Scottish Borders, Berwickshire, Scotland, UK.
Photo credit: © Roy Waller / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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