Unique spawning behaviour by the Antarctic limpet Nacella (Patinigera) concinna (Strebel, 1908)
The Antarctic limpet Nacella (Patingera) concinna (Strebel, 1908) forms temporary “stacks” before spawning, a behaviour which ensures that gametes are released in close proximity. This promotes the fertilization of a large proportion of eggs, so reducing the energy outlay necessary to ensure reprodu...
Published in: | Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology |
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Elsevier
1983
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Online Access: | http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/524215/ https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-0981(83)90121-1 |