Bringing up baby: for some marine creatures, reproducing and raising young is a complex affair
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Marine invertebrates engage in very complex reproductive behavior. In some reproduction happens by fission. In others motion may generate a leaving behind of parts of the pedal disc. These parts then regenerate. Some sea anemones are hermaphroditic, with sperm being produced before eggs. Asexual reproduction is common in sea anemones. Marine vertebrates and invertebrates covedred include sea stars, horseshoe crabs, rock crabs and moon snails.
Publication Name: Wildlife Conservation
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1048-4949
Year: 1996
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All creatures great and small
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The New York Zoological Society, recognizing the need to protect the health of animals at the Bronx Zoo, established a Wildlife Health Center, which employs experts in the fields of biotelemetry, clinical medicine, pathology, reproductive behavior and nutrition. The Society's five New York City Wildlife Health Centers are managed by these doctors, who meet the medical needs of 8,000 animals with the aid of latest technology.
Publication Name: Wildlife Conservation
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1048-4949
Year: 1995
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Child's play
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The Brookfield Zoo, Chicago, in an effort to help children and their parents learn more about wildlife and environment, is designing a children's zoo called Explore! A Child's Nature. This new concept will be based on teaching children and letting them explore about how to care for animals and nature.
Publication Name: Wildlife Conservation
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1048-4949
Year: 1999
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