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Directory: Copepoda

Pontella securifer

Pontella securifer Brady, 1883

Author: Dr. Mikhail Matz

Determination author: Dr. Mikhail Matz [Determination history and verification]

Description

The pontellid copepod Pontella securifer. Various parts glow fluorescent green when viewed under blue light. Top: Note the male's specialized antenna and claw on its last leg (on the right) for grabbing females. Bottom: The female has an oblong sperm packet attached at her tail.

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United States of America, Gulf of Mexico

26 August 2005

Source of image

NOAA Photo Library [http://www.photolib.noaa.gov]

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