Salamander Egg Mass (IMAGE)

American Museum of Natural History

Salamander Egg Mass

Caption

This photo shows a spotted salamander egg mass. Developing embryos are encased in eggs that are green due to the presence of symbiotic algae. The green alga enters cells of the spotted salamander embryos during development.

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© Roger Hangarter

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