BIOTIC Species Information for Buccinum undatum
Researched byLizzie Tyler Data supplied byUniversity of Sheffield
Refereed byThis information is not refereed.
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive typeGonochoristic
Permanent hermaphrodite
Developmental mechanismDirect Development
Reproductive SeasonOctober to May Reproductive LocationAs adult
Reproductive frequencyAnnual protracted Regeneration potential No
Life span11-20 years Age at reproductive maturity6-10 years
Generation timeNot researched Fecundity11500
Egg/propagule size250 µm diameter Fertilization typeInternal
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potentialNot relevant Larval settlement periodNot researched
Duration of larval stage   
Reproduction Preferences Additional Information
Reproduction References Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Seaward, 1982, Graham, 1988, Himmelman & Hamel, 1993, Darkin, 1912, Martel et al., 1986, Poloczanska & Ansell, 1999, Julie Bremner, unpub data,
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