BIOTIC Species Information for Balanus spp.
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| Researched by | Dan Bayley |
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| Refereed by | This information is not refereed. |
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| Reproduction/Life History |
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| Reproductive type | Permanent hermaphrodite
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Developmental mechanism | Planktotrophic
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| Reproductive frequency | Annual episodic |
Regeneration potential |
No |
| Life span | 3-5 years |
Age at reproductive maturity | <1 year |
| Generation time | <1 year |
Fecundity | up to 8000 eggs |
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Fertilization type | Internal |
| Larvae/Juveniles |
| Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential | >10km |
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| Reproduction Preferences Additional Information | |
| Reproduction References |
Høpner Petersen, 1966, Rainbow, 1984, Barnes & Powell, 1953, Barnes & Bagenal, 1951, Herbert et al., 2003, Crisp, 1954, |
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