Larvae of the land crab Cardisoma carnifex (Herbst) (Brachyura: Gecarcinidae) reared in the laboratory [India]

Five zoeal stages in addition to a megalopa are observed in the laboratory. The time taken for development from hatching to megalopa is given. The larval stages are illustrated and compared with those of the other known species of this genus.

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Published in:Indian journal of marine sciences 1980, Vol.9 (4), p.271-277
Main Authors: Kannupandi, T, Khan, SA, Thomas, M, Sundaramoorthy, S, Natarajan, R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brackish
Cardisoma carnifex
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Summary:Five zoeal stages in addition to a megalopa are observed in the laboratory. The time taken for development from hatching to megalopa is given. The larval stages are illustrated and compared with those of the other known species of this genus.
ISSN:0379-5136
0975-1033