Larval development of clingfish,Gobiesox strumosus, 4.0 to 12.0 millimeters total length
Tóm tắt
Transforming clingfish larvae 4–12 mm. T.L. are illustrated. Meristic and morphometric data for 50 larvae are examined. Fin ray counts were verified from stained specimens. Counts were: pectoral 22–24, pelvic 4, dorsal 10–12, anal 9–10 and caudal 22–23. Differentiation and total fin ray complements were achieved at 9.0 mm T.L. or greater. The distinctive clinging disc was first observed in 4.5 mm specimens and was complete at 12.0 mm. Lack of pigmentation over the posterior quarter of the larvae was obvious for larvae less than 12.0 mm.
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