TWAT! It's a pregnant fish

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The term “twat” is found in the Oxford English Dictionary and is still listed as a term for a female goldfish “with egg development,” but as a term of archaic usage.

Based on available information and linguistic research, the claim that “twat” is a term for a pregnant fish, specifically a goldfish, is not supported by credible sources or established dictionaries. a b Brewer, Charlotte (2007). Treasure-house of the Language: The Living OED. Yale University Press. pp.204–205. ISBN 978-0-300-12429-3 . Retrieved 11 July 2020. To evaluate the claim that a “twat” refers to a pregnant fish, it is necessary to consider the reproductive process of fish.We glanced down the impressive array of citations of twat usage over the centuries. Ah: “1727 Bailey vol. II, Twat, pudendum muliebre. Twat-scowerer, a Surgeon or Doctor.” This was the familiar twat of our childhood, although the lads in the school yard hadn’t used Latin. We noted that twat had been employed in the traditional sense by such masters of the language as e.e. cummings (“On Tuesday an Uhlan / To her twat put his tool in”), Henry Miller, and Germaine Greer (“No woman wants to find out that she has a twat like a horse-collar”). No mention of fish at any point. But in reality, there is no official term for a goldfish because female goldfish do not get pregnant. Rather, female goldfish lay eggs and the eggs are fertilised by the men outside the body, so goldfish do not get pregnant, which in turn makes it impossible to name a pregnant goldfish. How long are goldfish pregnant for? a b c d Twat definition and meaning. Collins. Collins English Dictionary, Webster's New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition . Retrieved 24 July 2020. After some research, I found out what you call a pregnant goldfish. What do you call a pregnant goldfish? However, some aquarists have found that PetSmart tends to have slightly lower prices for aquarium supplies.

Therefore, the concept of a pregnant fish, in the sense of carrying live offspring within its body, does not apply to goldfish or most other fish. Cultural Variances and RumorsHemotrophic or ‘blood eating’ viviparity: This is where embryos develop inside the mother’s oviducts, and nourishment is provided directly by the parent – typically in the same way a placenta nourishes the offspring during mammalian pregnancy. Ideally, the best option would be to support local fish stores that specialize in aquariums, as they often provide a more personalized experience and expert advice. a b c McAlpine, Erica (2020). "Robert Browning's Bad Habit". The Poet's Mistake. Princeton University Press. pp.47–73. ISBN 978-0-691-20347-8 . Retrieved 13 July 2020. Goldfish typically lay between 500-1000 eggs per spawn. However, some goldfish have been known to lay as many as 2000 eggs at a time.

Female goldfish generally develop eggs and spawn when they are kept with mature male goldfish. One way of determining if your female goldfish could be pregnant is to determine whether the males in the same aquarium are showing spawning tubercles. Yet another crucial aspect of optimal goldfish conditions is providing them with plenty of hiding places. Whether you use live plants, aquarium decorations, or both, make sure that there are plenty of places for the fry to hide once they are born. This will protect them from getting eaten by their parents or other fish in the tank. Provide A High-Protein DietChoosing between Petco and PetSmart ultimately depends on your individual needs and the specific stores in your area. But I like the Petco due to high quality services

In fish, fertilisation of eggs can be either internal or external, with many species of fish having evolutionary fin adaptations to facilitate internal fertilisation. Similarity, the development of embryos can also occur internally or externally – with some fish species even switching partway through embryo development. In fact, there are actually five classifications of ‘reproductive strategies’ in relation to the development of the zygote and its (inter)relationship with its parents; these are as follows: Browne, Thomas (1711). "A Sober Slip in the Dark". The Works. Vol.II. Briscoe. p.182 . Retrieved 11 July 2020. Goldfish will lay eggs, then the eggs will normally hatch 3-7 days after being fertilized. If the eggs aren’t fertilized, they will not hatch, which can be a reason many goldfish eggs do not hatch. What time of year do goldfish lay eggs? However, it is essential to note that this definition has never been recognized or included in reputable dictionaries. Alternative Interpretations The goldfish guy was adamant. “Twits and twats do not appear in the shorter OED versions, just the large tomes.”Rolfe, William; Hersey, Heloise, eds. (1886). Select poems of Robert Browning. English classics / Edited by Wm. J. Rolfe. New York: Harper and Brothers. p.195 l.96 . Retrieved 13 July 2020.