BIOTIC Species Information for Spio martinensis
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| Researched by | Dan Bayley |
Data supplied by | MBA |
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed. |
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| Reproduction/Life History |
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| Reproductive type | Gonochoristic
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Developmental mechanism | Planktotrophic
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| Reproductive Season | April - June, July - September. |
Reproductive Location | Adult burrow |
| Reproductive frequency | Monotelic |
Regeneration potential |
No |
| Life span | 1 year |
Age at reproductive maturity | <1 year |
| Generation time | <1 year |
Fecundity | up to 4400 (over 2 spawning periods) |
| Egg/propagule size | 130-150 µm diameter |
Fertilization type | External |
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| Reproduction Preferences Additional Information | After intratubular brooding, the larvae emerge and become planktotrophic, remaining pelagic from 0-3 setiger, and benthic from 3-30 setiger range development. |
| Reproduction References |
Giangrande, 1997, Gudmundsson, 1985, |
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