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Egg strings and coils
updated Oct 08
if you learn only 3 things about them ...
Egg strings contain living eggs or tiny animals. Don't disturb them.
Egg strings are found on stones and among seaweeds. Watch your step.
Please don't bring egg strings home. Thousands of baby animals may die.

Where seen? These noodle-like egg masses are sometimes seen among seagrasses and seaweeds in clumps.

Features: Some may be large, about 0.3cm wide, very long and noodle-like. These may be laid in clumps among seagrasses and seaweeds, on on rocks and hard surfaces.

Among seaweeds.
Pulau Semakau, Sep 05
Others may be very tiny, laid in neat spirals on seagrass blades.

Possible animals responsible for laying these eggs include seahares and snails.
Egg strings on Singapore shores

Laid on rocks
Labrador, May 05

Among seaweeds.
Kusu Island, Jun 05

Laid on seagrass blade.
Changi, Jun 05

Laid on rock wall.

Changi, Dec 10

more photos of egg strings on Singapore shores
part 1 | part 2
 
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