How do Feather Dusters Reproduce?

[SaltyNewbie]

How do feather dusters reproduce?

 

[Anonymous]

Good question, I think it all starts when one feather duster tickles another feather duster's fancy.

Sorry, I honestly have no idea, though I'm guessing they might be oviparous.. but they could be viviparous (or otherwise)!

 

[SaltyNewbie]

Good question, I think it all starts when one feather duster tickles another feather duster's fancy.

haha, I'm sure thats part of the process!


I'm wondering because I recently bought another feather duster and stuck it right next to the one I already had. They seemed to move toward one antoher and interlock a few "feathers" for a couple days. Now, niether one has been out for about four days. I looked in the back of the LR where their ends are and I noticed that their tubes are attached now. I was wondering if they were mating or what?

 

[Anonymous]

I've never seen them do that, myself. So, who knows, you might be right!

 

[liquid]

You might try heading over to http://www.reefs.org/library/aquarium_net/ and clicking on Invertebrates and checking out those articles. I have a feeling it's in there somewhere...

Shane

 

[cmoresps]

that is a fascinating question, looking forward to see the answer

 

[mickey57]

.....I watched mine spawn.I believe they can do it without another duster participating 8) Here is a pic of what came to be,on a seafan
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