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How can you distinguish a non-spawning fish as male or female?

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From the outside it is difficult, although male steelhead often exhibit greater head length than females. The most definitive way to tell is to cut the fish open.
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How do I tell if my fish is male or female?

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First it is nearly impossible to tell the sex of fry. Some maturity is necessary to see the signs of gender indication, in species that have gender indication. For instance you know you have a boy and girl angelfish only when you see hatched fry. Other than that, angels can be very difficult to tell. In general the following can be used as markers in helping determine gender. However, as with the English language, for every rule, there are exceptions.
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How do we distinguish a male from a female?

OSL-American Lobster
By looking at the first pair of swimmerets. The male has large, hard and whitish swimmerets, whereas the female swimmerets are small and soft (see the anatomy section for a picture).
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How can I be sure about the Gender of a finch male or female, can you please provide some hints.thanks.Gabriel.
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How can I distinguish a male whale from a female?

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sea it is difficult to distinguish the two. In the baleen whales, females tend to be larger than males. In the toothed whales males tend to be larger. They might also have other distinguishing features such as larger melons, larger dorsal fins or distinctive teeth. the genital organs are internal for both sexes. However, the genital sex is located midway between naval and anus in males and farther back, joined with the anal slit, in females.
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SHOULD I GET A MALE OR FEMALE?

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The males are usually larger and may be more aggressive. Females, being of a smaller stature, may be more ideally suited as a house companion. Males tend to be more outgoing, and more forgiving of mistakes in training. Females tend to be less dominant and work well with children - however, many females may actually be more protective of their households than males. Nevertheless, generalities do not always apply, and it is best to ask the breeder for their advice.
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Can I keep male betta in the same tank as a female when they're not spawning?

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Generally you cannot keep a male betta in the same tank as a female if 1) the two fish are not very young (more than a few months old usually won't work) and/or 2) they are not primed and ready to spawn, 3) they were not raised together from a very young age, and/or 4) You do not have enough hiding places for the female.
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Are spawning fish (in the rivers) any less safe to consume?

Trout and Salmon - FAQ - WDNR
The Department publishes advice on how much fish people can safely consume due to contaminants. Fish consumption advice for Lake Michigan trout and salmon species is the same whether those migrating species are caught in Lake Michigan or in one of its tributaries. A special study was conducted and showed that for Lake Michigan trout and salmon migrating into tributaries, the fish do not accumulate additional amounts of contaminants after entering the river or stream.
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Question: How can I distinguish between male and female Lineolated Parakeets?

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Answer: The only secure method is a DNA-analysis, which is done by several institutes. All other possibilities show a more or less high error ratio. Often you can see that the two median tail feathers only have a little black on the tips at the females, but at the males are copious black coloured. Also the remaining plumage markings shall be "more intensive" at the male birds. Nevertheless, there exist enough examples, where these characteristics can't be observed.
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How can you distinguish a male from a female rice plant?

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Rice is naturally a self-pollinating plant. It is self-fertilizing, that is, it has both male and female organs. To cross two varieties, you must normally remove the male parts from one variety and then fertilize it with pollen from the other.
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Of the people who participated in the poll (about 30 in all), interestingly enough, it was about 50% male, and
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The male is larger and grander in size and usually carries a masculine ruff framing his head and neck. A male will hold his coat longer than a female, who typically sheds her coat between each heat period. The male tends to have only one major shed each year. Neutered male and female Tervs carry a thicker coat and have less major sheds than intact dogs, but shed more steadily. A neutered male often loses the longer neck furnishings typical in the intact male, but will still look masculine.
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What do I want? Show? Pet? Male? Female?

Tibetan Terriers
If you hope to show or breed, you want a dog of excellent quality. Study the most recent (1987) STANDARD, a description of the ideal Tibetan approved by both the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Tibetan Terrier Club of America. Try to see several Tibetans and compare them to the Standard and to each other before you purchase one. Do be fair to the breed and the breeder and tell him what you expect of your dog.
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Is Vaarsuvius male or female?

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I will never reveal the truth! Bwahaha! Keep in mind that while certain other characters might refer to V as being male or female, that simply reveals their perception.not the actual reality of the situation. Top
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Do you have more than one Plastic Surgeon and are they male or female?

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One of our theraputic skin care lines is plant and vitamin based. These products will correct your skin and offer sun protection that we all need daily.
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How do I condition my fish for spawning?

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You can do this according to what color or finnage results you want to achieve from your spawn. Knowing the genes the fish carry is important to know what offspring you will receive, but many traits can be determined just from looking at the pair. I do not intend to write a genetics guide as there are already a lot of good ones out there: instead I will post some links to those who have already made them: This is accomplished by impeccible water conditions, and nutrition. High protein diet.
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How can you tell a male from a female?

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There is no difference in appearance, between males and females. About the only sure way to tell the sex of a squirrel is to turn it over and look. Index
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Is my frog a male or female?

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Figuring out what sex a frog is can be difficult, and will depend largely on what species it is. Generally, male frogs call while females do not. Male frogs also are usually smaller and more angular or streamlined in appearance, unlike females which are often larger and more robust. During the breeding season, males of many species will develop what are called nuptial pads on the inner part of their limbs or digits.
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Do male pets train faster than female pets?

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In most instances, male dogs will instinctively mark the area and will require little training. Female dogs may need more direction and reinforcement, but following the directions, female dogs can be trained to use the Simple Solution Pee Post™ within a short period of time. Pets who have not established their marking patterns are the quickest to train.
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Can I keep the male in with the female when she has her babies?

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The female will go into season within 36 hours of giving birth and can become pregnant again right away. It is not healthy for her to be pregnant and nursing a litter at the same time. It is recommended that the female be given a rest period of at least two months between pregnancies and litter rearing to restore her body to full strength.
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Should I get a male or a female Airedale?

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There are no real differences between male and female dogs, especially since all dogs are spayed or neutered before placement. Many people choose the sex of their dog based on their own personal experiences, because that is what they are most comfortable with. If you already have a dog, it is usually best to adopt the opposite gender. The most important factor is to find the dog that is the best match for every person and pet in the adoptive family.
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WHERE DO I FIND A STUD DOG OR A FEMALE TO BREED TO MY MALE?

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Serious breeders find breeding partners at the shows, through their contacts in the club, and through ads in the breed magazine. Most serious breeders are quite choosy about how they breed to and it is suggested to do the same as above, go to shows to contact serious breeders to see if there is any interest. Though most serious breeders are very choosy about stud dogs and usually pick one that has achieved its championship title and has proven itself with quality get.
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Is a Male or Female Dog Better for This Work?

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Both sexes are equally suited to be service dogs. All dogs are neutered before placement so their working behavior will not be affected by hormonal changes.
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Should I get a male or female Black Mouth Cur?

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Either sex will make a good pet, but in general I'd recommend the Black Mouth Cur with the best temperament. Both sexes have their advantages and disadvantages. It is up to you, the prospective buyer, and the responsible breeder to make the best match possible. If I were going to be primarily hunting I would want a male. Male BMCs are usually more easy-going in behavior and you don't have to worry about the semiannual problem of a female.
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