Reproduction of Pandalus platyceros
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Main Ref. Barr, L., 1973
Mode dioecism
Fertilization
Spawning Frequency
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Reproductive Guild
Description of life cycle and mating behavior Protandrically hermaphroditic. Initially develops and functions as a male and transforms into females after about 3 to 5 years and remains as female onwards (Ref. 91741). Males become sexually mature when 15 cm TL is reached (Ref. 91750).
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(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. cnidaria)
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