Reproduction of Crassostrea virginica
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Main Ref. DeFelice, R.C., L.G. Eldredge and J.T. Carlton, 2001
Mode dioecism
Fertilization external
Spawning Frequency one clear seasonal peak per year
Batch Spawner No
Reproductive Guild
Description of life cycle and mating behavior Gonochoristic (separate male and females). After external fertilization, the developing larvae or veliger settles to the bottom after a time in the plankton stage. First spawning usually occurs when oyster is two years of age (Ref. 3248).
Search for more references on reproduction Scirus
(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. cnidaria)
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