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roe 1. the ovary of a female fish filled with mature eggs 2. the testis of a male fish filled with mature sperm 3. the ripe ovary of certain crustaceans, such as the lobster How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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With the pond's natural crevices and iris providing a safe haven for fish eggs, today some 150 fish compete for space in the small pond. Some systems turn the water so cold that fish and fish eggs are killed. Fish eggs, in contrast, have a tinyhole--a micropile--that a sperm must find and enter. |
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