The newly hatched young of oviparous fish are called larvae . They are usually poorly formed, carry a large yolk sac (for nourishment) and are very different in appearance from juvenile and adult specimens. The larval period in oviparous fish is relatively short (usually only several weeks), and larvae rapidly grow and change appearance and structure (a process termed metamorphosis) to become juveniles. During this transition larvae must switch from their yolk sac to feeding on zooplankton prey, a process which depends on typically inadequate zooplankton density, starving many larvae.
The average number of offspring of a fish can vary greatly depending on the species. However, in general, fish tend to produce a large number of offspring, with some species producing thousands or even millions of eggs at a time.
if heterozygous, yes
Lions have fewer offspring compared to fish because they invest more time and resources in raising each offspring. Lions give birth to only a few cubs at a time and care for them extensively, whereas fish produce hundreds or even thousands of eggs at once with little to no parental care, relying on the sheer number of offspring to increase their chances of survival.
fry no pun intended
The scientific term for offspring is "progeny." In biological contexts, offspring can also be referred to as "descendants" or "young." The specific scientific name may vary depending on the species in question, such as "larvae" for insect offspring or "fry" for fish. However, "progeny" is the general term used across various organisms.
A fish fry.
Clownfish offspring are called Fry.
The average number of offspring of a fish can vary greatly depending on the species. However, in general, fish tend to produce a large number of offspring, with some species producing thousands or even millions of eggs at a time.
Fish lay eggs to reproduce.
Pregnant fish may appear rounder or have a swollen belly. You can tell if a fish is expecting offspring by observing its enlarged abdomen and possibly seeing small, developing eggs inside.
because fish eggs are so small, fish can fit more eggs in the womb.
if heterozygous, yes
Lions have fewer offspring compared to fish because they invest more time and resources in raising each offspring. Lions give birth to only a few cubs at a time and care for them extensively, whereas fish produce hundreds or even thousands of eggs at once with little to no parental care, relying on the sheer number of offspring to increase their chances of survival.
When they start having offspring.
fry no pun intended
Some species of fish stay with their offspring, or babies. Most other fish will release eggs into the waters they live in, and the fish develop and grow on their own.
Fry! They are tiny little black fish the size of a pinhead. Many baby fish are called Fry.