Reproduction of Macrocheira kaempferi
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Main Ref. Tanase, H., 1967
Mode
Fertilization
Spawning Frequency
Batch Spawner No
Reproductive Guild guarders
Description of life cycle and mating behavior Copulation is evident. Life cycle: first stage zoeal larvae moults in 9-12 days after hatching; second stage zoeae moults in 12-14 days after the first moulting, entering the megalopa stage.
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(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. cnidaria)
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