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Description
The pontellid copepod Pontella securifer. Various parts glow fluorescent green when viewed under blue light. Top: Note the male's specialized antenna andclaw on its last leg (on the right) for grabbing females. Bottom:The female has an oblong sperm packet attached at her tail.
Credit
Operation Deep Scope 2005
Photographer
Dr. Mikhail Matz
Display Date
2005 August 26
Location
Gulf of Mexico
Collection
Voyage to Inner Space
Ocean Exploration Collection
Modern Expeditions
Arctic Seas