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eppur_se_muova

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5. There are variations, of course. Like mouth-breeders and pouch-breeders (seahorses).

Mon Mar 9, 2026, 03:06 PM

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And then there's the cast-it-all-into-the-sea approach, where tight gatherings of males and females dump all their gametes in the water at once, not much different from pine trees. There are times and places along the seacoast where the waves are frothy with fish spooge after such spawnings, usually timed to the phases of the moon.

Different environments, different adaptations, different "strategies".

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I was sitting by the aquarium at my Doctor's office watching the fish. How do fish mate? [View all] debm55 Yesterday OP

Not an expert by any means... 10 Turtle Day Yesterday #1

Thank you very much, 10 Turtle Day. That is very interesting. debm55 Yesterday #4

There are variations, of course. Like mouth-breeders and pouch-breeders (seahorses). eppur_se_muova Yesterday #5

you mean like grunion? DBoon Yesterday #10

No, they bury their eggs in the sand, so not quite as messy. Herring are known to have huge seasonal coastal spawnings. eppur_se_muova Yesterday #14

Thank you , very much for your great and informative post. debm55 23 hrs ago #27

There's live bearers and others that lay eggs Niagara Yesterday #2

That is very interesting. Then they have male and female parts? Thank you very much for answering the my question. debm55 Yesterday #6

Yes, they have male and female anatomy. And you're very much welcome, Debbie Niagara Yesterday #15

Bettas and gouramis are particularly interesting. surrealAmerican Yesterday #20

Interesting. I know nothing about gouramis either Niagara 22 hrs ago #34

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for your personal information. Niagara debm55 23 hrs ago #28

You're so welcome, Debbles Niagara 22 hrs ago #35

Starts with a hot date...if it all goes swimmingly... MiHale Yesterday #3

Thank you very much for sharing. I have never heard of that before. debm55 Yesterday #7

well, they have to get exicted first. sdfernando Yesterday #8

Oh , you! Thanks sdfernando. debm55 Yesterday #9

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HAHAHAHAHAH Onthefly. debm55 Yesterday #12

Some of the "facts" alleged in this thread WestMichRad Yesterday #13

I believe them. the posters have experience with fish. I am happy they answered the question for me and provide other debm55 23 hrs ago #30

it depends mike_c Yesterday #16

That is so interesting. Are you a Marine Biologist? debm55 23 hrs ago #31

no, I'm a retired entomologist and ecologist... mike_c 21 hrs ago #40

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What beautiful colors. Thank you for sharing. Goonch. debm55 Yesterday #26

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Thank you. debm55 Yesterday #25

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