BIOTIC Species Information for Corystes cassivelaunus
Researched byLizzie Tyler Data supplied byUniversity of Sheffield
Refereed byThis information is not refereed.
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive typeGonochoristic
Developmental mechanismPlanktotrophic
Brooding
Reproductive SeasonMay to July Reproductive LocationAs adult
Reproductive frequencyAnnual protracted Regeneration potential No
Life span3-5 years Age at reproductive maturity1-2 years
Generation timeNot researched Fecundity
Egg/propagule size500 µm diameter Fertilization typeInternal
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potentialNot researched Larval settlement periodJune to August
Duration of larval stage11-30 days   
Reproduction Preferences Additional Information
Reproduction References Mente, 2008, Gurney, 1902, Wenner, 1985, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Crothers & Crothers, 1988, Ingle, 1980, Hartnoll, 1968, Julie Bremner, unpub data, Tillin et al., 2006,
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