| Citation | Dulvy, N.K. and J.D. Reynolds, 1997, Evolutionary transitions among egg-laying, live-bearing and maternal inputs in sharks and rays.. Proc. R. Soc. Lond., Ser. B: Biol. Sci. 264:1309-1315. |
| Ref. | 50449 Dulvy, N.K. and J.D. Reynolds, 1997 |
| Page | 1311 |
| Named Used as Valid | Mobula japanica |
| Comment | Valid name not mentioned in this reference. Name used as valid is similar to current name in FishBase. |
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| Quote | Exhibit ovoviparity (aplacental viviparity), with embryos feeding initially on yolk, then receiving additional nourishment from the mother by indirect absorption of uterine fluid enriched with mucus, fat or protein through specialised structures. |