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Old 03-03-2007, 09:36 PM   #354 (permalink)
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Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure.

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Originally Posted by blue_eyes53813 View Post
Silly question.. how do you know they are girls????
Males have a brood pouch that connects the abdomen with the top of the tail. That is where they carry, fertilize and gestate the fry before giving birth. The females lack said pouch.

This link will show you the difference.

http://www.seahorse.org/library/articles/sex.shtml
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