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Why do many benthic invertebrates produce planktonic larvae?
To aid dispersal of their larvae. To avoid desiccation. To provide food for crustaceans. To help stabilize oyster beds. Benthic invertebrates don't produce planktonic larvae.
Is a starfish an animal plankton?
Sure, starfish larvae are planktonic. Adult starfish are not.
What is the role of crustaceans in marine food webs?
They are scavengers, their planktonic larvae are a big food source.
What is the difference from meroplankton and holoplankton?
Meroplankton are organisms that spend only a part of their life cycle in the planktonic stage, typically as larvae, before settling into a benthic or nektonic lifestyle; examples include the larvae of crabs and fish. In contrast, holoplankton are organisms that remain planktonic for their entire lives, such as jellyfish and copepods. Essentially, the key difference lies in the duration of their planktonic existence, with meroplankton being temporary and holoplankton being permanent inhabitants of the plankton community.
How do angel flame fish reproduce?
The species is an Egg-Scattering fish, with Planktonic eggs and larvae. It has not yet been successfully bred in the aquarium.
Which phylums have trocophore larva?
Phyla Mollusca and Annelida have trochophore larvae. These larvae are characteristic of the early stages of development of certain marine invertebrates, where they display a ciliated, free-swimming, planktonic form.
What are baby sea stars called?
Baby sea stars are called "larvae" or "planktonic juveniles" before they mature into adults.
Is a jellyfish a carnivoreherbivoreor an omnivore?
Jellyfish are definitely omnivorous, consuming virtually all planktonic plant and animal life, larvae, eggs, algea, shrimp, and sometimes other jellyfish.
What are some adaptations for survival in the larvae stage?
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Do adult anglerfish care for their young?
Adult anglerfish do not care for their young. Once the eggs are laid and fertilized, the female typically leaves them to develop on their own. The larvae are planktonic and drift in the ocean currents, surviving without any parental care until they mature. This reproductive strategy is quite common in deep-sea species, where survival rates are low.
What has the author Frederick S Russell written?
Frederick S. Russell has written: 'The eggs and planktonic stages of British marine fishes' -- subject(s): Development, Eggs, Fishes, Identification, Larvae, Marine fishes
What do arrow worms eat?
Arrow worms primarily feed on small planktonic organisms such as copepods, krill, and other tiny invertebrates. They are active predators, using their well-developed grasping spines to capture their prey. Some species are also known to feed on fish eggs and larvae.
