BIOTIC Species Information for Ascidia spp.
Researched bySean Lindsley-Leake Data supplied byMarLIN
Refereed byThis information is not refereed
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive typePermanent hermaphrodite
 Developmental mechanismLecithotrophic
Reproductive SeasonAll year, peaks in August and September Reproductive LocationWater column
Reproductive frequencyAnnual episodic Regeneration potential No
Life span1-2 years Age at reproductive maturityInsufficient information
Generation timeInsufficient information Fecundity6-8
Egg/propagule sizedependant on species Fertilization typeExternal
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential1km-10km Larval settlement periodAugust and September
Duration of larval stage2-10 days   
Reproduction Preferences Additional InformationCan delay metamorphosis of tadpole larvae according to suitable substratum and presence/absence of predators/conspecifics
Reproduction References Svane & Lundalv, 1981, Havenhand, 1991, Havenhand & Svane, 1989, Millar, 1970, Svane & Young, 1989, Tarjuelo & Turon, 2004,
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