Brighter white eggs in the ribbon are ones not fertilized which suggests the males are fewer. When your population ages more in-pond hatched males will be present to better fertilize the eggs.
The leaves likely absorb radiant heat from the sun and make that area slightly warmer than other bottom areas.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 03/26/1704:45 PM.
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