Larvae (IMAGE)

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

Larvae

Caption

For thirty years, scientists have been capturing these larvae in their plankton nets, but only now have they discovered what they are. The larvae have the ability to make copies of themselves-clones.

Credit

Michael Boyle

Usage Restrictions

Please credit Gustav Paulay

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.