| QUOTE (Coolsteph @ Nov 4 2021, 03:12 PM) |
| I presume the method is biologically plausible, and one kind of skink has a sort of similar method, as do dogfishdogfish, although the latter uses a uterus rather than oviduct. If the oviduct-secretion doesn't seem efficient, it's not out of the question Krotezurucks could improve on that design. The description would be easy to fix. Instead of, "Located within the “salt pouches” near their hips, this substance provides the young a rich source of protein, iron, and especially sodium to aid in their development." You could say, "The bacon goo is secreted from the oviducts. It derives its mineral content, especially its sodium, from nearby mineral-storing organs called "salt pouches" (though they are organs, not pouches)." If necessary to make it seem biologically plausible, you could say: "The use of specialized organs to store necessary minerals for reproduction is somewhat similar to medullary bone in birds." |
Alright, made the edit!
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