BIOTIC Species Information for Sargassum (Bactrophycus) muticum
Researched byChris Chance Data supplied byMarineEcoSol
Refereed byThis information is not refereed.
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive type Developmental mechanism
Reproductive SeasonLunar cycles Reproductive LocationBrood chamber / Pouch
Reproductive frequencyAnnual episodic Regeneration potential No
Life spanInsufficient information Age at reproductive maturity<1 year
Generation timeInsufficient information FecundityInsufficient info
Egg/propagule sizeNot researched Fertilization typeInsufficient information
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential>10km Larval settlement periodEmbryo settlement times used
Duration of larval stage2-10 days   
Reproduction Preferences Additional Information
Reproduction References Deysher & Norton, 1982, Monteiro et al., 2009,
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