Description This aggregation of Stylocidaris lineata sensu lato is likely to be a "breeding cluster". Two of the individuals are upright with the mouths closely together. This position seems to enhance the chances of fertilization, when the female releases ist eggs and a near-by male its sperms intp the seawater. Off South Carolina.Author Pawson, DaveJPG file - 432.93 kB - 1 447 x 1 086 pixels
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