Experimental model of Strombus-pugilis (Mesogastropoda : Strombidae) larval development

Authors
Manzano, NB Aranda, DA Cardenas, EB
Citation
Nb. Manzano et al., Experimental model of Strombus-pugilis (Mesogastropoda : Strombidae) larval development, REV BIOL TR, 46, 1998, pp. 23-28
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Biology
Journal title
REVISTA DE BIOLOGIA TROPICAL
ISSN journal
00347744 → ACNP
Volume
46
Year of publication
1998
Supplement
5
Pages
23 - 28
Database
ISI
SICI code
0034-7744(199812)46:<23:EMOS(:>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
The development of Strombus pugilis larvae was studied over a period of 31 days in laboratory culture. Experiments were conducted at 29 degrees C+/-1 degrees C Veligers were reared at 200 larvae.l(-1) in 4 liter containers. L arvae were fed with the microalgae Tetraselmis suecica at 1000 cells.l(-1). Nineteen development characteristics are described from hatching to settle ment. Based on chronological appearance of the characteristics, three sets (larval maturation, metamorphic processes and settlement) and seven develop ment stages are proposed.