BIOTIC Species Information for Polycarpa spp.
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| Researched by | Sean Lindsley-Leake |
Data supplied by | MarLIN |
| 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 | Lecithotrophic
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| Reproductive Season | April to November |
Reproductive Location | Water column |
| Reproductive frequency | Annual episodic |
Regeneration potential |
Yes |
| Life span | Insufficient information |
Age at reproductive maturity | <1 year |
| Generation time | <1 year |
Fecundity | 20000 |
| Egg/propagule size | 150-240 µm |
Fertilization type | External |
| Larvae/Juveniles |
| Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential | 10-100m |
Larval settlement period | Following day |
| Duration of larval stage | <1 day |
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| Reproduction Preferences Additional Information | Polycarpa produces lecithotrophic tadpole larvae. |
| Reproduction References |
Chen & Dai, 2000, Millar, 1970, |
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