How does the conch breed and when does it lay eggs?

The conch reproduces by laying eggs. They have two ways of fertilization, one is in vitro fertilization. The conch bred in this way will lay sperm and eggs in the sea water respectively, so that they can combine to form fertilized eggs in the process of drifting. When a fertilized egg encounters an object that can be attached, such as a reef, it will attach to it and hatch. Another way they fertilize is internally. The egg and sperm will combine in the shell to form a fertilized egg, which will then hatch.

1. How do conches reproduce

1. Eggs and sperm combine in the sea: When some conches reach the breeding season, they will lay sperm and eggs in the water respectively, and the number is very large.These sperm and eggs will float with the water first, and then will combine into fertilized eggs at the appropriate time.After the successful combination, these fertilized eggs will continue to drift with the water.When they encounter rocks and other objects that they can attach to in the process of drifting, they will attach to them.Especially in the crevices of some reefs, the number of fertilized eggs is relatively large.These fertilized eggs will wait to hatch in these crevices.At this time, the temperature of the sea water is generally more appropriate, and many fertilized eggs can be hatched.The growth of conch is achieved by extending its shell outward, without shelling like crabs.

2. Eggs and sperm combine in the body: There are also some conch sperm and eggs that combine in the body of the conch and hatch by themselves.This method of hatching is similar to the way snails reproduce.

2. when does the conch lay eggs

The reproduction of the conch needs to be carried out in a suitable breeding season. The main factor is the temperature. When the temperature is suitable, it is the peak period for the reproduction of the conch.Specifically, from May every year, there are many conches breeding.Until August, conch breeding is more frequent during this period.If the conch is cultured artificially, it can also be allowed to breed during this period.In this way, the success rate of reproduction is relatively high, and the fertilized eggs are relatively easy to hatch.

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