Reproduction of Scapharca globosa
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Main Ref. Ledesma-Fernandez, L.N. and A.G.C. del Norte-Campos, 2004
Mode dioecism
Fertilization external
Spawning Frequency throughout the year, but peaking once
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 (Ref. 833).
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(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. cnidaria)
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