Salamander Egg Masses with Symbiotic Algae
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Yellow Spotted Salamander egg mass in a vernal pond in Antigonish County, NS. Note the green colour from the symbiotic algae inside the eggs, and the presence of Wood Frog tadpoles on the outside of the egg mass.
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A collection of Yellow Spotted Salamander egg masses of various developmental stages in a pond in Antigonish County, NS.
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Yellow Spotted Salamander egg masses in a pond in Antigonish County, NS. Note the algae is starting to bloom in the egg capsules.
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Newly laid Yellow Spotted Salamander Egg Mass, before algae bloom wihtin the egg capsules.
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Wood frog egg mass (left) and salamander egg mass (right).