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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.

Image ID: expl0457, Voyage To Inner Space - Exploring the Seas With NOAA Collect
Location: Gulf of Mexico
Photo Date: 2005 August 26
Photographer: Dr. Mikhail Matz
Credit: Operation Deep Scope 2005 Expedition: NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration

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