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Pipefish flips evolutionary script, dads carry embryos while moms party at sea
But, the captivating pipefish dares to break these established rules. They are called pipefish because they look like, well, pipes – long and skinny. These marine creatures are basically slimmer ...
In these 6 animals, it’s actually the male that gives birth to a young one!
Male pregnancy evolved in these species to increase reproductive success. By shifting gestation to males, females can produce ...
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Female Pipefish prefer their mates petite
Male and female dusky pipefish look exactly the same in all but one aspect—males have a pouch for incubating eggs when they ...
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In this animal, it's the males who get "pregnant"
In pipefish, a remarkable species of fish, it's the males who get "pregnant." A recent study reveals how these fish defy evolutionary norms and adapt their biology to reversed reproductive roles.