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!Fishes 2
Development:Larval Morphology
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Biology
Undergraduate 4
11/10/2009
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Morphology
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larvae unique morphology; specializations for diff habitat than adult stage
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Larvae appearance
 Definition
typically transparent, w/ pigment spots (melanophores)
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Melanophores
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pigment spots on larvae
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Larvae shape
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variable, helps in family level identification
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Spines on larvae
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on head, anti-predation
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Modifications of fins of larvae
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heavy spines, trailing filaments (mimics of siphonophores?)
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larvae gut
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may be long and trailing
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larvae eyes
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may be odd shapes, or on stalks
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