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Description
An immature female blue crab (Callinectes sapidus). Sex and maturity determined by the V-shaped apron. (Image credit: Mary Hollinger)
Photographer
Mary Hollinger
Display Date
1999 August 22
Location
Maryland, Chesapeake Bay
Collection
America's Coastlines
Chesapeake Bay
Beautiful Swimmer - The Blue Crab
NOAA Affiliation
NODC biologist
Keywords
Coastline
Chesapeake Bay Maryland