Egg-bearing blue crab (IMAGE)

Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Egg-bearing blue crab

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An egg-bearing blue crab found near Oyster, VA. Scientists believe the presence of an egg-eating parasitic worm may aid in the management of the fishery by revealing the number of times a crab has spawned.

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Alex Schneider

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