Now that I’ve described male and female Daphnia separately, it is time to bring them together. Yes, I come to the topic of sex. It is not as simple as it might seem. Remember, the majority of invertebrates that live in vernal ponds have rudimentary eyes at best and finding a mate is potentially difficult. [...]
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Sex in the Pond
Posted in Ecology, Environment, tagged Daphnia, vernal ponds, Conservation, copepods, sex, pheromones on November 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
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