Little Skate Egg Case (IMAGE)

Marine Biological Laboratory

Little Skate Egg Case

Caption

Backlit egg case of a little skate embryo (Leucoraja erinacea), showing emerging pectoral and pelvic fins, external gills, and a large yolk.

Credit

Katharine Criswell and Robert Criswell

Usage Restrictions

Please use with proper credit.

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.