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This article is about biological spawning. For other meanings of the word spawn, see Spawn (disambiguation). Spawning is the production or depositing of eggs in large numbers by aquatic animals.
Types of Egg-Layers Egg An egg sac or collection can be called a 'redd' as in 'salmon redd' for the eggs attached to the stream bottom. Specifically, a salmon redd is the space at the bottom of a stream that a spawining salmon makes for its eggs. Alevin
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Parr A parr is a juvenile fish, one preparing to leave the fresh waters of its home. Smolt A smolt is a juvenile fish. This is the stage where Salmonid grow scales and begin their trek to their salt water environment. Grilse A salmonid, especially an Atlantic salmon, which is returning to its spawning grounds after just one year in the sea. See also | ||||||||||||
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