Spawn and larval development of Pleuroploca aurantiaca (Lamarck, 1816) (Gastropoda: Fasciolariidae) from Northeast Brazil
Spawn and larval development stages of Pleuroploca aurantiaca from northeast Brazil are described. The reproductive period lasted from August to December, with a peak in November. Spawn masses were composed of 29 ± 3 vase-shaped capsules which measured 9 ± 1 mm (n = 30) in length and 4.5 ± 0.5 mm (n...
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Language: | English |
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Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas
2005-06-01
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Online Access: | http://scientiamarina.revistas.csic.es/index.php/scientiamarina/article/view/247 |