Horseshoe Crabs spawning
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: 3370px × 5054px
Location: SAndy Hook, NJ, USA
Photo credit: © John Van Decker / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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