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
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Photographer: Dr. Mikhail Matz
Date: 2005 August 26
Credit: Operation Deep Scope 2005
Location: Gulf of Mexico
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