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spawning
(English) Release or deposition of spermatozoa or ova, of which some will fertilize or be fertilized to produce offspring; fish reproduction process characterized by females and males depositing eggs and sperm into the water simultaneously or in succession so as to fertilize the eggs. (See also: spawning stock, fertilization, spermatozoa)
postura
(Portuguese) Libertação ou deposição de espermatozóides ou óvulos, dos quais alguns fertilizarão ou serão fertilizados. (See also: spawning stock, fertilization, spermatozoa)

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