Other skate species. 1  Egg cases contain a single embryo. 2  Longnose skate egg case's smallest to largest size in length varies by only 9 mm; this is common for most skate species which have a 1â16 mm spread in egg case length. 3  Longnose skate egg cases found in the field are brown in color.
Metatarsalgia (Pain in the ball of the foot). Note: Metatarsalgia is not an injury; itâs actually a symptom or a group of symptoms. These may include pain in the ball of the foot, with or without bruising, and inflamation. Metatarsalgia can have a number of causes and, as a result, a number of treatments.etatarsalgia (Pain in the ball of the foot). Note: Metatarsalgia is not an injury; itâs actually a symptom or a group of symptoms. These may include pain in the ball of the foot, with or without bruising, and inflamation. Metatarsalgia can have a number of causes and, as a result, a number of treatments.
Symptoms. Common symptoms of metatarsalgia include: 1  Pain in the ball of the foot. 2  Pain in and around the big toe or the second, third, and fourth toes. 3  Pain when flexing the foot. 4  The feeling of walking on pebbles or having a bruise from a stone in the ball of your foot.5  Increased pain walking barefoot, especially on a hard surface. number of activities and conditions can cause pain or increase pressure on the ball of your foot (metatarsal area). These include: 1  Certain sports. 2  Running, walking, standing, or jumping, especially on hard surfaces like concrete, increase the impact on the ball of the foot.