Pelagic larval duration of 10 temperate cryptobenthic fishes |
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Authors: | R Beldade † T Pedro † E J Gonçalves † |
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Institution: | Eco-Ethology Research Unit, Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada, R. Jardim do Tabaco 34, 1149-041 Lisboa, Portugal |
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Abstract: | The pelagic larval duration ( D PL) for 10 temperate cryptobenthic species belonging to three families: Gobiidae, Gobiesocidae and Blenniidae was investigated. Overall, the Gobiesocidae presented short D PLs varying between 11 and 18 days, the Gobiidae's D PL ranged between 14 and 39 days, and Parablennius pilicornis (Blenniidae) had an average of 33 days (range 31–37 days). Two subtypes of settlement marks were found among individuals of the same species. |
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Keywords: | cryptobenthic fishes pelagic larval duration settlement marks |
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