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Description
The sex of a blue crab is determined by the shape of the apron. The maleapron, shown here, is shaped like a rocket. Females have either a V shape(immature) or a very wide apron with a small tip (mature.) (Image credit: Mary Hollinger)
Photographer
Mary Hollinger
Display Date
1999 July 25
Location
Maryland, Chesapeake Bay
Collection
America's Coastlines
Chesapeake Bay
Beautiful Swimmer - The Blue Crab
NOAA Affiliation
NODC biologist
Keywords
Coastline
Chesapeake Bay Maryland