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STUDIES ON FISH EGGS AND LARVAE FROM INDIAN WATERS I. DEVELOPMENT OF EGG AND LARVAE OF HIRUNDICHTHYS (HIRUNDICHTHYS) COROMANDELENSIS (HORNELL)

1973; Indian Council of Agricultural Research; Volume: 20; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

ISSN

0970-6011

Autores

Ponnuswamy Vijayaraghavan,

Tópico(s)

Fish biology, ecology, and behavior

Resumo

The developmsnt of Hirundichthys (Hirundichthys) coromandelensis (Hornell) from egg through post-larval stage is described. Results of observations carried out in the laboratory on the hatching of the eggs and the factors affecting the development are discussed. Details of the different stages are given, along with general observations on the spawning and feeding of adults and colouration of the larvae. A brief note on the identification of the species is also appended.

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