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Starfish commonly reproduce via a method called "free-spawning". This means that they release their gametes (A reproductive cell that has a haploid number of chromosomes, normally a mature sperm or egg that is capable of fusing with a gamete of the opposite gender to create a fertilized egg) into the water, where they will hopefully be fertilized by the gamete from the opposite sex. It is thought that to increase the chances of fertilization, starfish will gather in groups when they are ready to spawn, using environmental signals to coordinate their timing, and chemical signals to indicate their readiness to each sperm.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 13y agoStarfish species have various forms of reproduction, some sexually and some asexually. Of those that reproduce sexually, the gametes are released into the water to merge. Only one species has been found that internally "incubates" its spawn in its stomach. Some starfish begin life as males and later become female.
The fact that starfish can regenerate lost arms, and that some reproduce by division, has confusing repercussions. Many sources parrot outdated information that starfish that are chopped into arms (or arms that have some part of the central disc) can create an entirely new starfish. This is apparently supposition, as the cells for a complete individual are not present in all parts of the starfish. Only in some species does a starfish provide for autonomous survival of segregated limbs (reproduction by division).
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∙ 13y agoFor most species... a male and a female in an aquarium, and hope for the best. They're mostly spawners - each releases the necessary 'stuff' into the environment.
A few species also use separation to reproduce asexually.
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∙ 14y agothey mate by fragamation it is an Asexual reproducing. it where only one parent is regierd. fagrmation is where the star fish loss an arm a9like being eaten by an otter and the otter drops an arm) and another star fish grows from the arm.
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∙ 9y agoSome starfish reproduce with eggs and sperm (sometimes coming from the same starfish), while others can split in half.
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∙ 12y agoThey lay eggs in the sand.
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∙ 13y agoyes they do of course. They lay eggs
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∙ 14y agoby connecting there sweets
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What time of the year do starfish mate?
Star fish do not mate .
Do fish mate?
yes all fish mate
How do you mate a reed-fish?
u put a lot of fish in the tank and then they mate
Is it possible for a gourami to mate with a platy and get pregnant?
no. fish can only mate with fish of the same species. Gouramis mate with gouramis and platys mate with platys.
Did blue star have a mate?
Bluestar's mate is Oakheart
Do angelfish blend in with other fish?
Do you mean will they mate with other fish or get along with other fish? They will not mate with other fish, but they will get along without tetras.
Will fish mate with other fish in the tank?
of course, why not?
How do you fish mate?
To mate fish, you should see how the fish you want to mate, mate. Then you should put them in the same tank and watch them. I'm not an expert so search the web for a more through answer.
Can you force your fish to mate?
No.
What fish mates the most?
Oscars are the breed of fish that mate the most. However, guppies and trigger fish also mate much more than other breeds of fish.
How do flying fish find a mate?
They look for their mate while flying.
What age do flashlight fish mate?
they mate at the age of nine months
