Moray Eel Pelagic Larva (IMAGE)

Washington University in St. Louis

Moray Eel Pelagic Larva

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This is a rare photo of a moral eel's pelagic larvae, called a leptocephalus, or small head. The head is not visible in this photo.

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Jerry Powell

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