Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Sea Cucumber Spawning

male

female
On May 3rd 2011 many of the Burrowing Sea Cucumbers Cucumaria miniata at Constellation Park Marine Reserve were spawning...both male and female.  Males produce a cream colored sperm plume while females produce green eggs that are easily visible.  No additional spawning has be noticed lately.

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