Reproduction patterns of fish; mammals; bats; dolphins - 4 rules; Correlation between the position of male reproductive organs (external vs. internal) and the birth method of the female
"However, Steinzaltz’s bracketed '[and feeds it to its young]' isn’t really true"
I don't think Steinzaltz is asserting that this is true, he's just explaining what the Gemara is trying to say. And from the context, he's probably right
I agree, the straightforward reading is like Steinzaltz. I'm simply saying that this interpretation doesn't match the scientific reality, and it's not too far-fetched to interpret it to match the reality
"However, Steinzaltz’s bracketed '[and feeds it to its young]' isn’t really true"
I don't think Steinzaltz is asserting that this is true, he's just explaining what the Gemara is trying to say. And from the context, he's probably right
I agree, the straightforward reading is like Steinzaltz. I'm simply saying that this interpretation doesn't match the scientific reality, and it's not too far-fetched to interpret it to match the reality