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Spiny Flounders release sperm and eggs into the water column

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At the climax of their mating dance, the Spiny Flounders (Engyophrys senta) release their eggs and sperm (seen as a cloudy haze in the center of the photograph) into the water column. The current will sweep away and disperse the fertilized eggs allowing for better chances of survival for the species.