Reproduction of Pinctada radiata
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Main Ref. Tlig-Zouari, S., L. Rabaoui, I. Irathni, M. Diawara and O. Hassine, 2010
Mode protandry
Fertilization external
Spawning Frequency
Batch Spawner No
Reproductive Guild
Description of life cycle and mating behavior Life cycle: Embryos develop into free-swimming trocophore larvae, succeeded by the bivalve veliger, resembling a miniature clam (Ref. 833).
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(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. cnidaria)
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