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"But that paradigm has really started to change in the last decade or so. We're now starting to realise that especially in fish, males can economise in various ways on their production of sperm. This study is further proof of this."
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Up to six sneakers can be involved in a spawning. This can last up to 10 hours, giving sneakers a reason and a chance to figure out what they're up against.
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