Reproduction of Paratapes undulatus
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Main Ref. Nabuab, F.M., L. Ledesma-Fernandez and A. del Norte-Campos, 2010
Mode dioecism
Fertilization external
Spawning Frequency throughout the year, but peaking once
Batch Spawner No
Reproductive Guild
Description of life cycle and mating behavior Hermaphroditism may also occur in some species (Ref. 107939). Life cycle: Embryos develop into free-swimming trocophore larvae, succeeded by the bivalve veliger, resembling a miniature clam (Ref. 833).
Search for more references on reproduction Scirus
(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. cnidaria)
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