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 +====== Takma reproduction ======
 ===== Mating system ===== ===== Mating system =====
 Takmar have a strong tendency toward social [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyandry_in_nature|polyandry]] - the pairing of one female with multiple males for the purposes of socially recognized relationships. The number of males in a female's entourage generally correlates with social status, often beyond what is practical whether for reproductive needs, sexual satisfaction, or household maintenance; this is usually due to social factors such as a desire for pliant servants or childcarers, or a display of wealth and status, or even to artificially restrict the supply of males (at least of a certain quality) available to other females. Although the ratio of males to females in the breeding population hovers around two-to-one, the most stratified societies often nonetheless have shortages of males not traveling in [[takma:behaviors#male_bands|bands]], as well as classes of female who are forbidden to marry or bear children. Takmar have a strong tendency toward social [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyandry_in_nature|polyandry]] - the pairing of one female with multiple males for the purposes of socially recognized relationships. The number of males in a female's entourage generally correlates with social status, often beyond what is practical whether for reproductive needs, sexual satisfaction, or household maintenance; this is usually due to social factors such as a desire for pliant servants or childcarers, or a display of wealth and status, or even to artificially restrict the supply of males (at least of a certain quality) available to other females. Although the ratio of males to females in the breeding population hovers around two-to-one, the most stratified societies often nonetheless have shortages of males not traveling in [[takma:behaviors#male_bands|bands]], as well as classes of female who are forbidden to marry or bear children.
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 Once the female, whether intending to or not, releases sperm to fertilize her eggs and conception occurs, the process is largely beyond her control; the development of her offspring will proceed until finished or interrupted. Once the female, whether intending to or not, releases sperm to fertilize her eggs and conception occurs, the process is largely beyond her control; the development of her offspring will proceed until finished or interrupted.
    
-The precise number of eggs fertilized and laid is beyond the female's direct control, and is affected both by the female's own personal biochemistry and by factors similar to those governing the chances of conception (fewer eggs if the female is stressed, underfed, in harsh environments, etc). The vast majority of natural reproductive events result in between one and three eggs, which spend an average of a [[concept:timekeeping#turn|turn]] and two [[concept:timekeeping#vigil|vigils]] after conception developing within the female's body (even in healthy gestation, this may vary by several vigils in either direction). The eggs are approximately round (only slightly oblate) and are between 24 and 26 cm in diameter and 7.5 and 9.5 kg in mass, with a slightly yellowish shell.+The precise number of eggs fertilized and laid is beyond the female's direct control, and is affected both by the female's own personal biochemistry and by factors similar to those governing the chances of conception (fewer eggs if the female is stressed, underfed, in harsh environments, etc). The vast majority of natural reproductive events result in between one and three eggs, which spend an average of a [[concept:timekeeping#turn]] and two [[concept:timekeeping#vigil|vigils]] after conception developing within the female's body (even in healthy gestation, this may vary by several vigils in either direction). The eggs are approximately round (only slightly oblate) and are between 24 and 26 cm in diameter and 7.5 and 9.5 kg in mass, with a slightly yellowish shell.
    
 The eggs will hatch after approximately two and two-sixths turns of incubation. During this period they must be kept in an environment that is warm without being hot (preferably 25 to 30 degrees Celsius) and not too dry (at least 50% relative humidity). Prehistoric and technologically primitive takmar have been known to bury their eggs in suitable types of ground; those with homes typically have a well-insulated room constructed with this purpose in mind, though - particularly for those families with limited space or resources - this room may also serve another purpose, usually sleeping. Within the room will be a nest in the form of a deep bowl and lined with soft material. The eggs will be covered over with a layer both for insulation and heat - this is often decaying vegetation in poor homes, but blankets will be used instead or in addition, if available. Sometimes a home can be designed to deliver the necessary conditions through other means - fire is not favored for nesting rooms, but in colder climates where decaying vegetation will not provide the required heat, may be used in conjunction with a cauldron of water to maintain humidity. The eggs will hatch after approximately two and two-sixths turns of incubation. During this period they must be kept in an environment that is warm without being hot (preferably 25 to 30 degrees Celsius) and not too dry (at least 50% relative humidity). Prehistoric and technologically primitive takmar have been known to bury their eggs in suitable types of ground; those with homes typically have a well-insulated room constructed with this purpose in mind, though - particularly for those families with limited space or resources - this room may also serve another purpose, usually sleeping. Within the room will be a nest in the form of a deep bowl and lined with soft material. The eggs will be covered over with a layer both for insulation and heat - this is often decaying vegetation in poor homes, but blankets will be used instead or in addition, if available. Sometimes a home can be designed to deliver the necessary conditions through other means - fire is not favored for nesting rooms, but in colder climates where decaying vegetation will not provide the required heat, may be used in conjunction with a cauldron of water to maintain humidity.
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