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c312 · 04-02-2007, 12:41 AM

triploid grass carp.

Triploid, as I understand it from the grass carp (fish) means that the species is genetically unable to reproduce. For example, with the grass carp, they put in triploid carp to eat abundant vegetation in ponds/lakes/etc but also to make sure the carp won't reproduce and take over the ecosystem (as they are known to do)

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c312 is Offline Command Sergeant Major Posts: 2,769 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Virginia	04-02-2007, 12:41 AM triploid grass carp. Triploid, as I understand it from the grass carp (fish) means that the species is genetically unable to reproduce. For example, with the grass carp, they put in triploid carp to eat abundant vegetation in ponds/lakes/etc but also to make sure the carp won't reproduce and take over the ecosystem (as they are known to do)