Reproduction of Melanoides tuberculatus
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Main Ref. Berry, A.J. and A.B.H. Kadri, 1974
Mode parthenogenesis
Fertilization
Spawning Frequency
Batch Spawner No
Reproductive Guild bearers
Internal live bearers
Description of life cycle and mating behavior No fertilization. Life cycle: Eggs pass into a cephalic brood pouch where they develop to juveniles before emerging out. Also Refs. 833, 105674.
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(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. cnidaria)
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