Reproduction of Dalatias licha
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Main Ref. Compagno, L.J.V., 1984
Mode dioecism
Fertilization internal (oviduct)
Mating type
Spawning frequency throughout the year, but peaking once
Spawning aggregation Ref.  
Batch spawner Ref.  Walls, R. and J. Guallart, 2015
Reproductive guild bearers
internal live bearers
Parental Care maternal
Description of life cycle and mating behavior Ovoviviparous (Ref. 247). 10-20 young born at 30-42 cm (Ref. 26346); 10-16 young born at 30 cm TL (Ref.58048). Distinct pairing with embrace (Ref. 205).
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(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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