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Seahorse reproduction is unusual because the male is the one that becomes pregnant. Seahorses are monogamous and will only mate with one partner. Monogamy is particularly rare for fish so this is yet another trait that makes the seahorse unique. Evidence suggests that this may be because when seahorses stays with one partner they get better at producing babies as a team. The male becomes pregnant when a female deposits her eggs into his pouch. The mating pair entwine their tails and the female connects a tube called an ovipositor to the male's pouch. Once the eggs are moved into the pouch the male then fertilizes them. While pregnant he monitors the salinity within the pouch to match the salinity of his environment. Each pregnancy lasts about two to three weeks and will vary depending on species.
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Why is sexual reproduction beneficial for organisms?
Because the offspring would be genetically unique
What is it called when two parents give rise to offspring that have a unique set of genes?
sexual reproduction
How can and organism produced by asexual reproduction be unique and different from its parent?
A organism can be unique and different from its parent when mutation occurs during DNA replication.
What animal does the male carry the baby?
Seahorse for one...
What are the different forms of sexual reproduction?
Reproduction is divided into sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction. Asexual reproduction is a form of cloning where all offspring are exactly the same. The genes are mixed in sexual reproduction and the result is a completely unique individual.
Are seahorse considered sexual reproduction or asexual reproduction?
Seahorses reproduce sexually, because they combine gametes from two parents.
If you are genetically unique what kind of reproduction created you?
If you are genetically unique sexual reproduction created you
Which mode of reproduction produces offspring that is genetically unique?
Sexual reproduction
Why is a giraffe seahorse called a giraffe seahorse?
The Giraffe Seahorse is called that because of their unique look to the coronet (which in my guess is a piece of bone or of their bony armour that is on the top of there head or above the eye) which resembles a giraffe's horns.
What do you call a baby seahorse?
A baby seahorse is called a fry. This is the same as other fish, so it's not unique to seahorses.
Which type of reproduction involves meiosis and creates offspring that are genetically unique?
Sexual reproduction.
Why is sexual reproduction more advantageous than asexual reproduction?
Produces unique offspring instead of genetic copies.
Why is sexual reproduction advantageous for the plan?
Sexual reproduction "mixes up" the genes so that each new individual is unique.
Similarities and differences between asexucal reproduction and sexual reproduction. please give 2 asexual reproduction unique characteristics 2 sexual reproduction unique characteristics similarities?
Asexual reproduction requires only one parent with one set of genes, produces a large amount of offspring at one time, and all offspring are genetically identical to the parent. Sexual reproduction requires two parents with two different sets of genes, produces few offspring at one time, and each offspring is genetically unique from the parents.
What are some similes for a seahorse?
As delicate as a seahorse As small as a seahorse As colourful as a seahorse As light as a seahorse As pretty as a seahorse Hope this helps :) xx
Why is sexual reproduction beneficial for organisms?
Because the offspring would be genetically unique
What kind of reproduction do monotremes have?
Monotremes are unique for being egg laying mammals.
