How Sea Eels Reproduce: All You Need to Know PDF

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How sea eels reproduce and research referenced throughout the essay provide a statistical reason as to why these creatures reproduce and why it has taken so long to find out the why....

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How Sea Eels Reproduce – An Uncovenanted Exploration For over one hundred years, expeditions and speculations from scientist all over the world have analyzed the migratory patterns of sea eels. The mysterious creature has attracted avid detectives since ancient times. Although, what could be more ordinary than an eel? Ancient Egyptians believed that eels were produced by the sun warming the Nile. Many claims were made as to why sea eels reproduce; however, the truth began to slowly emerge. It seemed to many that the “eel question” proved to be as changeable as the eel itself. The lack of data researchers’ have on sea eel production is well documented. There have been no observations of mating in the wild, or a single eel egg found. However, that doesn’t mean scientist do not have a theory on the reproduction of eels. Lucy Cooke, a zoologist, adds that the leading theory of eel reproduction is that they reproduce by external fertilization, in which clouds of sperm fertilize free-floating eggs. Male and female eels come into close proximity of one another, and release eggs and sperm. This mysterious life cycle has sparked immense interest all over social media and scientists are continuing to further their research and methods of exploration in order to provide accurate claims as to exactly how these creatures reproduce.

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