The similarities between human and ray are still incredible!!
Often overlooked evidence of breeding
- Thread starter Dieselhybrid
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Or the "classic" sperm plug still inserted which is actually easy to overlook. I must have looked at this one for 5 minutes before I realized!
You're welcome my friend! I realized i had collected enough pictures over the years to put something together and share.
I believe so Maria. Their sperm forms a plug to maximize reproductive potential, and possibly to deter other males. I'm sure the majority of it falls out in time. I rarely find or see them despite lots of breeding activity. Leads me to believe they break down over time, are eaten, or removed by filters before we generally notice them.
Thanks very much for explaining....
This is the kind of detailed info you dont find anywhere else and believe me i have read everything i can find on rays...
I would have probably gone into panic mode if i saw it on one of my girls!!!
I agree Maria, I'm a research junky!! I've probably learned more from reading Diesel's posts than all other info combined!! Need more generous people like him in the world!!
I don't always find the sperm plug, but with a host of other fishes in the tank it's quite possible it is consumed.
