Reproduction of Architeuthis dux
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Main Ref. Norman, M.D. and C.C. Lu, 1997
Mode dioecism
Fertilization internal (oviduct)
Spawning Frequency
Batch Spawner No
Reproductive Guild
Description of life cycle and mating behavior During copulation, male injects its sperm directly into the arms of females (Ref. 101081). Females spawn only once and die after (Ref. 101089).
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(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. cnidaria)
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