Read the Beforeitsnews.com story here. Advertise at Before It's News here.
Profile image
By The Liberator
Contributor profile | More stories
Story Views
Now:
Last hour:
Last 24 hours:
Total:

‘Virgin Births’ Observed In Sawfish, Potentially Rewriting Biology Textbooks

% of readers think this story is Fact. Add your two cents.


Great news for the critically endangered Sawfish. Researchers at New York’s Stony Brook University are astonished.  The report states that sawfish have been discovered to be capable of having virgin births, up to 3% of the species found in an estuary in Florida were born under parthenogenesis ‘virgin births’, the offspring seem intact! 

inquisitr.com

A critically endangered species of sawfish has been observed reproducing through parthenogenesis, a process of “virgin birth” that biologists have previously believed incapable of producing viable offspring.

According to researchers at New York’s Stony Brook University, smalltooth sawfish have been observed asexually reproducing, something that they assert has never before been viably documented in vertebrate animals. The population of sawfish was discovered in an estuary in Florida, according to the Huffington Post, and approximately 3 percent of the animals were determined to be the product of virgin births.

In Florida, the sawfish that were determined to come from virgin births are living in harmony with the rest of the population, which were conceived through normal means. That fact has astonished researchers, who say that while parthenogenesis isn’t rare in the animal kingdom, viable offspring from the births are. Snakes, insects, fish, and lizards have all been known to give birth spontaneously, particularly when in captivity, but usually the offspring are unfit, according to Andrew Fields, the Ph.D. candidate responsible for the study.

“The fact that we are seeing these survive in the wild is a big step. As far as we can tell… there was no outward sign of them not behaving as the other ones that we saw.”

Continue Reading Here



Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world.

Anyone can join.
Anyone can contribute.
Anyone can become informed about their world.

"United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.

Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world. Anyone can join. Anyone can contribute. Anyone can become informed about their world. "United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.


LION'S MANE PRODUCT


Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules


Mushrooms are having a moment. One fabulous fungus in particular, lion’s mane, may help improve memory, depression and anxiety symptoms. They are also an excellent source of nutrients that show promise as a therapy for dementia, and other neurodegenerative diseases. If you’re living with anxiety or depression, you may be curious about all the therapy options out there — including the natural ones.Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend has been formulated to utilize the potency of Lion’s mane but also include the benefits of four other Highly Beneficial Mushrooms. Synergistically, they work together to Build your health through improving cognitive function and immunity regardless of your age. Our Nootropic not only improves your Cognitive Function and Activates your Immune System, but it benefits growth of Essential Gut Flora, further enhancing your Vitality.



Our Formula includes: Lion’s Mane Mushrooms which Increase Brain Power through nerve growth, lessen anxiety, reduce depression, and improve concentration. Its an excellent adaptogen, promotes sleep and improves immunity. Shiitake Mushrooms which Fight cancer cells and infectious disease, boost the immune system, promotes brain function, and serves as a source of B vitamins. Maitake Mushrooms which regulate blood sugar levels of diabetics, reduce hypertension and boosts the immune system. Reishi Mushrooms which Fight inflammation, liver disease, fatigue, tumor growth and cancer. They Improve skin disorders and soothes digestive problems, stomach ulcers and leaky gut syndrome. Chaga Mushrooms which have anti-aging effects, boost immune function, improve stamina and athletic performance, even act as a natural aphrodisiac, fighting diabetes and improving liver function. Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules Today. Be 100% Satisfied or Receive a Full Money Back Guarantee. Order Yours Today by Following This Link.


Report abuse

    Comments

    Your Comments
    Question   Razz  Sad   Evil  Exclaim  Smile  Redface  Biggrin  Surprised  Eek   Confused   Cool  LOL   Mad   Twisted  Rolleyes   Wink  Idea  Arrow  Neutral  Cry   Mr. Green

    MOST RECENT
    Load more ...

    SignUp

    Login

    Newsletter

    Email this story
    Email this story

    If you really want to ban this commenter, please write down the reason:

    If you really want to disable all recommended stories, click on OK button. After that, you will be redirect to your options page.