We were exploring whether or not fish have the equivalent of mammalian menopause. We found that 60 percent of the fish had a significant post-reproductive lifespan, indicating that, yes, fish do have menopause. Indeed, their patterns of growing old are similar to those of mammals. |
We were exploring whether or not fish have the equivalent of mammalian menopause. We found that 60 percent of the fish had a significant post-reproductive lifespan, indicating that, yes, fish do have menopause. Indeed, their patterns of growing old are similar to those of mammals. |