Spiny starfish (Marthasterias glacialis) in a spawning stance, British Isles.

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Some starfish take up this position when spawning in sexual reproduction.

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Size: 6560px × 4288px
Location: Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland.
Photo credit: © Roy Waller / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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