BIOTIC Species Information for Neptunea antiqua
Researched byLizzie Tyler Data supplied byUniversity of Sheffield
Refereed byThis information is not refereed.
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive typeGonochoristic
Developmental mechanismOviparous
Reproductive SeasonNot researched Reproductive LocationAs adult
Reproductive frequencySemelparous Regeneration potential No
Life span21-100 years Age at reproductive maturity6-10 years
Generation timeNot researched Fecundity
Egg/propagule size Fertilization typeInternal
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potentialNot relevant Larval settlement periodNot researched
Duration of larval stage   
Reproduction Preferences Additional Information
Reproduction References Howson & Picton, 1997, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Seaward, 1982, Graham, 1988, Fish & Fish 1996, Pearce & Thorson, 1967, Graham, 1953, Poloczanska & Ansell, 1999, Julie Bremner, unpub data,
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