Y31 Dead Fetus Ultrasound (IMAGE)

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Y31 Dead Fetus Ultrasound

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Reproductive ultrasound image of dolphin Y31 showing an approximately 22-week gestational age, nonviable fetus in a longitudinal plane, acquired in August of 2011. A fetal heart beat was not detected, Doppler interrogation showed no fetal blood flow, and there was no fetal movement.

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Dr. Cynthia Smith, National Marine Mammal Foundation

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Credit: Dr. Cynthia Smith, National Marine Mammal Foundation

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