DanielNorwood

Mantis Mother

Mantis Mother

Mantis Shrimp can often be seen on reefs in the Philippines but it is a rare treat indeed to find a mother carrying eggs!...
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Mantis Shrimp can often be seen on reefs in the Philippines but it is a rare treat indeed to find a mother carrying eggs!
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NIKON D7000

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Aperture f/18 ISO 100 Shutter 1/100 Focal Length 1050/10

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Mar, 2016

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