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[edit] Livebearing

Gravid is term used in biology to describe the conditon of a female livebearing fish when carrying young internally. AKA pregnant.[1]

See also gravid spot.

Typical examples are Guppies or Mollies.

[edit] Egglaying

Gravid female Betta Splendons
Gravid female Betta Splendons

With egglaying fish gravid means 'full of eggs'.[2]


[edit] References:

  1. Merriam-Webster
  2. Merriam-Webster
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