Reproduction of Balaena mysticetus
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Main Ref. Harwood, L.A. and T.G. Smith, 2002
Mode dioecism
Fertilization internal (oviduct)
Spawning Frequency
Batch Spawner No
Reproductive Guild bearers
Internal live bearers
Description of life cycle and mating behavior Females calve once every 3 to 5 years, i.e., very low reproductive capacity (Ref. 118436).
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(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. cnidaria)
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