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Been picture Goby for sometimes, but something strange with this fish, what are those coil-spring like things growing on it's back? Anyone can explain?
Coral reef, on whip coral.
Spotted on Dec 2, 2011
Submitted on Dec 2, 2011
5 Comments
The coil-spring like thing is the Eggs of Copepod parasite that is attached to the back of the Goby
Thanks
Very nice setting for the picture, and interesting fish!
Fantastic ,
Amazing Gobys are everywhere. This one is really interesting.
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