Micrograph of Testes from Male Smallmouth Bass with Oocytes
By Environmental Health Program
2014 (approx.)
Detailed Description
Micrograph of testes from male smallmouth bass that contain immature oocytes distinctive of intersex in this species of fish.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
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