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In a group of clownfish, there is a strict dominance hierarchy. The largest and most aggressive female is found at the top. Only two clownfish, a male and a female, in a group reproduce through external fertilization. Clownfish are sequential hermaphrodites, meaning that they develop into males first, and when they mature, they become females. If the female clownfish is removed from the group, such as by death, one of the largest and most dominant males will become a female. The remaining males will move up a rank in the hierarchy.
Clownfish lay eggs on any flat surface close to their host anemones. In the wild, clownfish spawn around the time of the full moon. Depending on the species, clownfish can lay hundreds or thousands of eggs. The male parent guards the eggs until they hatch about 6 to 10 days later, typically 2 hours after dusk.
Lincoln Wolf
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∙ 14y agoClown fish can reproduce year-round due to the warm water in which they live. A female can lay about 400-1500 eggs per cycle, depending on its size. If a female dies, the breeding male will change sex and become the female.
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How do clown fish reproduce?
In a group of clownfish, there is a strict dominance hierarchy. The largest and most aggressive female is found at the top. Only two clownfish, a male and a female, in a group reproduce through external fertilization. Clownfish are sequential hermaphrodites, meaning that they develop into males first, and when they mature, they become females. If the female clownfish is removed from the group, such as by death, one of the largest and most dominant males will become a female. The remaining males will move up a rank in the hierarchy. Clownfish lay eggs on any flat surface close to their host anemones. In the wild, clownfish spawn around the time of the full moon. Depending on the species, clownfish can lay hundreds or thousands of eggs. The male parent guards the eggs until they hatch about 6 to 10 days later, typically 2 hours after dusk.
How many different types of clownfish are there?
Heres all the ones I know: -Common Clownfish -Orange Skunk Clownfish -Maroon Clownfish -Pink Skunk Clownfish -Red sea Clownfish -Barrier Reef clownfish -Clark's Clownfish -Cap Clownfish !
Is there an lps clownfish?
no there is not an lps clownfish.
Which of the following relationships is an example of commensalism?
Insects get food from flowers and help the flowers reproduce.
What is a group of clownfish called?
a group of clownfish
Is it clownfish or clown fish?
The correct term is clownfish.
What continent are clownfish found?
what continent is the clownfish found
What are two different fish?
a flouder and a clownfish a flouder and a clownfish
Is a clownfish born alive or from eggs?
clownfish are born from eggs
When was Allard's clownfish created?
Allard's clownfish was created in 1970.
When was Maroon clownfish created?
Maroon clownfish was created in 1790.
When was Sebae clownfish created?
Sebae clownfish was created in 1853.
