Major stages in the life cycle
Principal habitats for each stage in the life cycle
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Does the organism uses internal or external fertilization?The eggs are fertilized in the body (internal fertilization) and are kept in the gills until shell-bearing larvae are formed. In the American bluepoint oyster of the Atlantic coast, the sexes are separate. Females discharge millions of eggs into the water, where fertilization occurs (external fertilization).
Discuss why these habitats are advantageous for each stage
Open water is an advantageous habitat because:
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