★ The male sea horse bears the eggs which are formed after the external fusion of gametes.Then male carries the eggs, in their brood pouch until they hatch.
★ A sea-horse is the only animal in which male gender has a "brood pouch" although the pouch is only for external fertilization, once the seahorse babies are released into the water, the male's role is done and he offers no further care.
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