Reproduction of Spirobranchus giganteus
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Main Ref. Rowley, S., 2008
Mode dioecism
Fertilization
Spawning Frequency
Batch Spawner No
Reproductive Guild
Description of life cycle and mating behavior Planktotrophic larval phase lasts for 9-12 days. Within the first 24 hrs the first larval ocelli (compound eyes) develop facilitating positive phototaxis to visible light of wavelengths shorter than 590nm.
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(e.g. cnidaria)
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