Reproduction of Caryophyllia smithii
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Main Ref. Göthel, H., 1992
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Fertilization other
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Description of life cycle and mating behavior This species is viviparous, the fecundation of the ovum taking place inside the body of the parent, where they develop to with it until the stage of polyps in miniature (Ref. 358).
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(z.B. 9948)
(z.B. cnidaria)
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