Reproduction of Ostrea chilensis
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Main Ref. Jeffs, A.G. and R.W. Hickman, 2000
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.
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(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. cnidaria)
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