Do Ray-Finned Fishes Use Leather-Type Material to Protect Their Eggs? Insights on Actinopterygii
Ray-finned fishes do not have a leathery material over their eggs. Most species lay eggs covered in a gelatinous coating. This coating protects the eggs in water. It allows gas exchange and offers some protection against predators. Ray-finned fishes are ectothermic and include the diverse group known as teleosts. The structure of these nests often … Read more