The sex of a blue crab is determined by the shape of the "apron"

The sex of a blue crab is determined by the shape of the “apron”. The male apron, shown here, is shaped like a rocket. Females have either a “V” shape (immature) or a very wide apron with a small tip (mature.)

Photo Category: Coastline - Chesapeake Bay Maryland
Photo Location: Maryland, Chesapeake Bay
Photo Date: 1999 July 25

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Author: Mary Hollinger, NODC biologist, NOAA/ NOAA

License: Public Domain Mark 1.0 (Public domain)

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