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The life history of Diastylis quadrispinosa (Sars, 1871) (Crustacea: Cumacea) in Passamaquoddy Bay, New Brunswick

Corey, S.

Canadian Journal of Zoology 611: 108-111

1983


ISSN/ISBN: 0008-4301
DOI: 10.1139/z83-012
Accession: 018172108

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D. quadrispinosa inhabiting depths of 5-60 m in Passamaquoddy Bay breeds during late fall. Gravid females overwinter and release young during April to about mid-May. The life span is 5-6 mo. for males and 12-13 mo. for females. Females produce 1 brood with a mean fecundity of 67.2 (range, 26-149).

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