Reproduction of Xanthochorus cassidiformis
Document Source: http://sealifebase.ca/Reproduction/FishReproSummary.php?ID=153522&GenusName=Xanthochorus&SpeciesName=cassidiformis&fc=2011&StockCode=98000
 
Main Ref. Häussermann, V. and G. Försterra, 2009
Mode
Fertilization
Spawning Frequency
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Reproductive Guild
Description of life cycle and mating behavior Egg masses are composed of 3n8 to 112 egg capsules where 325 and 733 embryos develop in the interior of the egg capsule and emerges as planktotrophic larvae. The capsules are attached to hard substrates.
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(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. cnidaria)
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