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Title: !Fishes 2

Description: Development:Larval Morphology

Total Flash Cards: 8

Created: 11/10/2009 20:19:14

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Morphology
 Definition
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
 Definition
pigment spots on larvae
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Larvae shape
 Definition
variable, helps in family level identification
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Spines on larvae
 Definition
on head, anti-predation
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Modifications of fins of larvae
 Definition
heavy spines, trailing filaments (mimics of siphonophores?)
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larvae gut
 Definition
may be long and trailing
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larvae eyes
 Definition
may be odd shapes, or on stalks