Embryonic development of the southern surf crab Ovalipes trimaculatus (Decapoda: Brachyura: Portunoidea)

The embryogenesis of Ovalipes trimaculatus, a member of the highly valued portunid swimming crabs, was studied under nearly constant temperature (13±1°C), salinity (33) and photoperiod (14 h light:10 h dark) conditions. A five-stage scale of embryonic development was defined for the species. Time re...

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Main Authors: Antonela Martelli, Federico Tapella, Ximena González-Pisani, Fernando Dellatorre, Pedro J. Barón
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas 2016-12-01
Series:Scientia Marina
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Online Access:http://scientiamarina.revistas.csic.es/index.php/scientiamarina/article/view/1677