Ovigerous Female

ovigerous-female.jpg

Ovigerous Female

Egg-bearing females are called ovigerous. These eggs are orange because they still have a lot of yolk.


Image Credit: FWC



FWC Facts:
Red tides are not always red. They can appear greenish, brownish or even purple in color. The water can even remain its normal color during a bloom.

Learn More at AskFWC