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Fishy odor just like dad’s

Fathers' scent helps keep two species separate

By Susan Milius

- More than 2 years ago

PORTLAND, Ore. — A tendency for daughters to fall for guys that are like their dads helps keep two species of fish from interbreeding.

NOT INTERESTED Early experience with dad’s odor may help keep the two species of threespine stickleback from interbreeding, even though they share the same lake.