He Shrevenport aquariumin the state of Louisiana (USA), an exciting event has lived with surprise: the Birth of a shark In a habitat in which There were no male copies From this race, which is unusual, this institution reported in a statement. “In an exciting event for Shreveport aquarium, a shark egg hatched. What makes this so unusual is that There were no male sharks present in your habitat, “he quotes the note.
The Aquarium Breeding Team He identified the egg For the first time approximately eight monthsalthough it is possible that it has remained without detecting for one or two more months. Since its discovery, the egg has been closely monitored In the quarantine facilities of the Aquarius and, on January 3, 2025, the breeding successfully hatched with the help of the team.
Caregivers determined that two female sharks present In the tank They had not been in contact with a male In more than 3 years. This suggests that a phenomenon may have occurred parthenogenesisa rare form of asexual reproduction, or late fertilizationwhere fertilization occurs long after mating.
To confirm the exact cause, the breeding equipment will take samples to perform a karyotype to the breeding once it has an adequate size for blood extraction, probably after a few months. This DNA analysis will provide a definitive confirmation of whether the breeding is a product of parthenogenesis or late fertilization.
Nickname Yoko
“This situation is incredible And it shows the resistance of this species, “said Greg Barrick, the head of live animals of the Shreveport Aquarium.” We are very excited to confirm in the coming months if it was a case of parthenogenesis or late fertilization. It really shows that life … uh … finds a path, “he added.
“The new swollen shark, dodged affectionately Yokois thriving under the care of our dedicated experts. While the puppy goes ahead normally, we are aware that young sharks born through rare reproductive events often face Important challenges“, the aquarium requires.
The swollen, native sharks of the coastal waters of the Eastern Pacific, are known for their unique capacity of swell their bodies with water or air To dissuade predators.
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