Reproduction of Physeter macrocephalus
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Main Ref. Richard, K.R., M.C. Dillon, H. Whitehead and J.M. Wright, 1996
Mode
Fertilization internal (oviduct)
Spawning Frequency
Batch Spawner No
Reproductive Guild guarders
Description of life cycle and mating behavior Mature females live in socially cohesive groups of 10-30 individuals which include immature males and females and within is a communal suckling and caring of the young. Also, males leave the group at the age of 6 (Ref. 97765).
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(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. cnidaria)
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