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Southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) with calluses covered in parasitic crustaceans
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Southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) with calluses covered in parasitic crustaceans
Southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) with calluses covered in parasitic crustaceans named cyamids or whale lice (Cyamus ovalis). Golfo Nuevo, Peninsula Valdes, UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina, Atlantic Ocean, October
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Whale Spa Day - A Southern Right Whale's Underwater Beauty Treatment!
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. In this incredible shot captured by Franco Banfi, we witness a rare and amusing sight in the depths of Golfo Nuevo, Peninsula Valdes. Meet our star today - a magnificent Southern Right Whale with an unexpected twist! Covered in calluses that resemble tiny islands, this gentle giant has become a luxurious spa for some rather unusual guests. Introducing the cyamids or whale lice (Cyamus ovalis), these parasitic crustaceans have found their perfect home on our friendly whale's skin. With their vibrant turquoise color contrasting against the whale's dark gray body, it seems like they're having quite the party! But fear not; these little critters are harmless to our beloved cetacean friend. In fact, they provide us with an entertaining spectacle as they scuttle around like miniature acrobats on their personal amusement park ride. As if posing for a portrait session at this UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site wasn't enough, our smiling Southern Right Whale seems to be enjoying its underwater beauty treatment immensely. Who needs expensive spas when you can have your very own marine makeover? So next time you feel stressed out or in need of pampering, take inspiration from this delightful print by Nature Picture Library. Remember that even whales deserve some TLC every now and then – just watch out for those fashionable crustaceans!
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