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Fig. 1

From: First live records of the ruby seadragon (Phyllopteryx dewysea, Syngnathidae)

Fig. 1

The first live observations of the ruby seadragon, (Phyllopteryx dewysea), in the Recherche Archipelago, Western Australia. a The first specimen set against a large sponge, showing the absence of dermal appendages. Arrow points to yellow-tipped tail that is uncoiled. b Both individuals in the typical habitat. c The second specimen showing the coiling of the tail. Note the lack of dermal appendages. The inset shows a detail of the apparently prehensile tail

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