Reproduction of Peloscolex heterochaetus
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Main Ref. Ruppert, E.E., R.S. Fox and R.D. Barnes, 2004
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Description of life cycle and mating behavior Members of the class Clitellata are copulating hermaphrodites. The clitellum, their distinctive feature from polychaetes, serves as a tool in reproduction. It secretes mucus for copulation and forms a cocoon where eggs and albumen are deposited. Life cycle: Zygotes develop in the cocoon and emerge as juveniles which later develop into adults.
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