How do saltwater feather dusters reproduce?

Saltwater feather dusters reproduce primarily through a process called broadcast spawning. During this event, they release sperm and eggs into the water column, where fertilization occurs externally. This method allows for the dispersal of larvae, which eventually settle and develop into new feather duster individuals. Some species may also reproduce asexually through fragmentation, where a part of the worm can grow into a new individual.