Originally Posted By: eugene1
One more thing Twitch,

Is this twin absorption normal in native steelhead or is it a hatchery phenomenon?

Also, what causes it... two embryos get too close and join up or blastomere identity problems (like human identical twins)? I'm guessing the two fish are identical genetically, but we could do some genotyping to find out if no one has looked before.

Best,


I guess we'll find out soon enough....

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