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R G Gustafson, D T J Littlewood, R A Lutz

    The Biological Bulletin
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    Deep-sea gastropod egg capsules from hydrothermal vents reveal varied larval development and dispersal capabilities. Some species exhibit planktotrophic development, suggesting long-range dispersal, while others likely develop non-planktotrophically.

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