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Larvae Information Summary for  Mogurnda adspersa
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Main Ref: Merrick, J.R. and G.E. Schmida 1984
Yolk-sac larvae
  max min mod Ref.
Length at birth (mm) 4 3.5    
Preanal L. % TL        
Place of development in close association with substrate
Larval area Rivers and ponds, on rock or plant substrate.
Yolk-sac       Ref:  
Yolk   Oil globules  
Melanophores on head + trunk melanophores on head + trunk
Well developed eyes and mouth. Hatching in 3-8 days after fertilization at 20-29°C. Yolk fully absorbed in 6 days when feeding on zooplankton commences (Ref. 7327).
Post larvae
Striking feature other
Striking shape lateral normal (not striking) dorsal normal (not striking)
Striking feature other
Shape of gut  
Gas bladder   early   late  
Spinal armature   early   late  
  L 1st feeding Ref. Months of presence of larvae
max     Jan Feb Mar Apr
min   May Jun Jul Aug
mod     Sep Oct Nov Dec
Water parameters     Metric characters
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