Fat Greenling and All-Female Hybrid Eggs | Hemiclonal Reproduction

In the foreground of this image are several clutches of eggs, being watched over by the fat greenling (Hexagrammos otakii) male in the background. The purple eggs in the middle, however, belong to an all-female hybrid species (Hexagrammos octogrammus and H. otakii) that produces all-female clones, using males of H. otakii to protect its eggs. There is no genetic benefit to the male. This is an example of hemiclonal reproduction.

Add to Cart Add to Lightbox Download

Filename: hexagrammos-otakii-protecting-hybrid-hemiclonal-eggs-japan-202010-0967.tif
Copyright: Copyright Tony Wu. All rights reserved. No duplication, reproduction or usage without prior written permission.
Image Size: 7395x4930 / 104.5MB; https://www.photoshelter.com/support/license#rm; https://www.tony-wu.com/contact-tony-wu; Bony Fish Greenling Animalia Chordata Osteichthyes Actinopterygii Scorpaeniformes Hexagrammidae Hexagrammos otakii Hexagrammos octogrammus Ainame Fat Greenling Reproduction Hemiclonal Reproduction Eggs Pacific Japan Hokkaido
Contained in galleries: Marine Life Reproduction, Fish Photos, Marine Life | Japan

In the foreground of this image are several clutches of eggs, being watched over by the fat greenling (Hexagrammos otakii) male in the background. The purple eggs in the middle, however, belong to an all-female hybrid species (Hexagrammos octogrammus and H. otakii) that produces all-female clones, using males of H. otakii to protect its eggs. There is no genetic benefit to the male. This is an example of hemiclonal reproduction.