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Pallid Sturgeon 3 Days Post Hatch

Detailed Description

Pallid sturgeon free embryos preserved at 3 days post hatch.  Free embryos at this stage have only a rudimentary mouth, their pectoral fins are only beginning to develop, and they rely on a large yolk sac for food. 

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.