Reproduction of Pinctada fucata
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Main Ref. Hwang, J.J., 2007
Mode protandry
Fertilization external
Spawning Frequency two seasonal peaks per year
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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