Reproduction of Senilia senilis
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Main Ref. Yankson, K., 1982
Mode dioecism
Fertilization external
Spawning Frequency
Batch Spawner No
Reproductive Guild
Description of life cycle and mating behavior This species is gonochoristic (Ref. 126565). 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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