Reproduction of Makaira nigricans
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Main Ref. Nakamura, I., 1985
Mode dioecism
Fertilization external
Mating type
Spawning frequency
Batch spawner Ref.  
Reproductive guild nonguarders
open water/substratum egg scatterers
Parental Care
Description of life cycle and mating behavior Subripe ova are opaque, white to yellow, and 0.3 to 0.5 mm in diameter. Transparent spherical eggs flowing out of a ripe ovary measured 1 mm in diameter.
Search for more references on reproduction Scirus
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( e.g. cephalopods )
Entered by Torres, Armi G. on 02.26.94
Modified by Torres, Armi G. on 10.05.94
Checked by Torres, Armi G. on 03.27.95
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