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Tag: reproduction

The bigger the better? Larger North Atlantic right whales tend to birth more babies
Conservation

The bigger the better? Larger North Atlantic right whales tend to birth more babies

North Atlantic right whales are growing less and having fewer babies. Could stress be the cause?
May 30, 2022 Kristin Huizenga
The Care and Feeding of Tropical Cichlids
Evolution

The Care and Feeding of Tropical Cichlids

Parenthood is an all-consuming task. How did some tropical fish evolve to take that sentiment literally? Reference: Weller, H. I.,…
May 16, 2022May 12, 2022 Fayth Tan
Baby zooplankton are surprisingly common in the Arctic winter
Ecology

Baby zooplankton are surprisingly common in the Arctic winter

It’s hard to grow up during the polar night—but a lot of zooplankton do it anyway!
April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 Cory Berger
Massive icefish breeding colony discovered in Antarctica
Biology

Massive icefish breeding colony discovered in Antarctica

Scientists on an Antarctic research expedition unexpectedly discovered an icefish nesting ground that appears to be the largest known fish…
January 24, 2022January 25, 2022 Ashley Marranzino
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes in Seahorse Hormones
Biochemistry Biology Ecology Human Health Human impacts Pollution Toxicology

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes in Seahorse Hormones

While we already know that plastics are harmful to the environment, do you ever really think about how they can…
March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 Cierra Braga
Ocean Acidification is no Small Matter to Two-Toned Pygmy Squid Reproduction
Climate Change

Ocean Acidification is no Small Matter to Two-Toned Pygmy Squid Reproduction

Nestled in seagrass and darting through Indo-Pacific, nearshore waters, two-toned pygmy squids are miniscule cephalopods that represent a much larger…
January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 Rishya Narayanan
The Price of Motherhood: Deepwater Fish Regenerate Their Tails to Increase Reproductive Fitness
Biology

The Price of Motherhood: Deepwater Fish Regenerate Their Tails to Increase Reproductive Fitness

What happens if a fish gets its tail bitten off? It must survive the injury, but also decide what is…
September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 Anastasia Yandulskaya
Sex Change 101: it Starts in the Brain
Developmental Biology Ecology

Sex Change 101: it Starts in the Brain

With human puberty seemingly beginning earlier and earlier, have you ever wondered what triggered sexual development? Dodd et al., studied…
August 22, 2019August 22, 2019 Brandy Biggar
Same-Sex Squid Sex
Behavior

Same-Sex Squid Sex

Same-sex sexual behavior exists across a wide range of animals, but the behavior has long puzzled scientists because of the…
August 15, 2019August 15, 2019 Julia Zeh
When having babies, is quantity or quality better?
Biology

When having babies, is quantity or quality better?

Evolution is riddled with trade-offs. One of the classic examples is how to spread maternal resources – is it better…
September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 Ashley Marranzino
Turtles in the Trash: How microplastics are washing up where turtles breed
Plastic Pollution

Turtles in the Trash: How microplastics are washing up where turtles breed

Like plastic bags and other larger plastic pieces, these insidious micro particles can make their way into animal digestive tracts…
August 7, 2018 Kristin Huizenga
Big Momma: bigger fish are better moms
Fisheries

Big Momma: bigger fish are better moms

What makes a fish a good mom? Read here to see why scientists now think that big fish moms are…
May 17, 2018May 16, 2018 Ashley Marranzino
Atmospheric Science Biology Book Review Climate Change Conservation Ecology Evolution Human impacts Physiology Sea Ice

Throwing Babies out with the Sea Ice: Ringed Seals Response to Ice Decline

As the Earth warms, sea ice declines. What happens to those animals who rely on the ice? Today’s oceanbites looks…
March 19, 2017March 18, 2017 Rebecca Flynn
Biology

What killer whales tell us about menopause

Killer whales, or orcas (Orcinus orca), are amazingly intelligent and social animals. What can they tell us about the evolution…
February 7, 2017February 4, 2017 Brittney G. Borowiec
Book Review Genetics Invasive Species

Plant Parents: Divide, Seed, and Conquer

Phragmites is the ultimate parent in terms of reproductive success, allowing it to increase in area by 25% since 1971…
May 6, 2016May 4, 2016 Kari St.Laurent
Behavior Natural History

What makes a male squid put in reproductive effort?

Male squid can vary the effort they put into each mating event. Find out what type of female makes the…
April 27, 2016April 27, 2016 Sarah Giltz
Behavior Biology Conservation Natural History

The Mystery of the Virgin Birth

A female eagle ray gives birth to two female pups. But she has been housed in a tank without any…
March 4, 2016March 4, 2016 Ashley Marranzino
Biology Conservation Evolution Fisheries Natural History

Sea of Love: Hermaphroditic fishes

Finding a date on Valentine’s Day can be hard! Whether you are single or in a relationship, we are trying…
February 11, 2016February 11, 2016 Ashley Marranzino
Biology Developmental Biology Ecology Evolution

The Sting of Sex: odd mating adaptations of box jellyfish

It might be hard for a box jellyfish to buy into the old adage “sex sells,” especially when their gonads…
September 3, 2015 Gordon Ober
Biology Climate Change

Can sperm cells make it in an acidified ocean?

Researchers in Australia investigated whether sea urchin sperm are going to make it through an acidified ocean or if they’ve…
May 6, 2015May 6, 2015 Erin McLean

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