Delayed metamorphosis in decapod crustaceans: evidence and consequences Retraso de la metamorfosis en crustáceos decápodos: evidencias y consecuencias
Most marine invertebrate species exhibit a complex life cycle including a planktonic larval phase and a benthic juvenile-adult phase. Metamorphosis and settlement are the links between these phases of development. In many species, metamorphosis is triggered by specific chemical and/or physical cues,...
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Language: | English |
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2003-06-01
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Series: | Revista Chilena de Historia Natural |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0716-078X2003000200004 |