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This shows the posture adopted by the male (left) and female (right) mandarinfish when they mate. They retain this position for about 10 seconds as they rise up into the water column together, and then fly away at light speed as they spawn. An amazing ritual to witness. ©2002 John A. Scarlett, MD
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