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RIPE FEMALE [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Marine Biology
  • Animal Reproduction
  • Aquaculture
DEF

An [aquatic animal] containing fully developed eggs that is ready to spawn.

CONT

The reproductive ripeness of the brooders is frequently checked by gently gripping the abdominal vent, which releases the eggs … The trout are ripe when … the eggs are easily released. Ripe females are very delicate and require gentle and as little handling as possible.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie marine
  • Reproduction des animaux
  • Aquaculture
DEF

[Animal aquatique] prête à émettre des œufs parvenus à maturité.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Biología Marina
  • Reproducción de animales
  • Acuicultura
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