Larval morphometrics and influence of adults on settlement in the gregarious ophiuroid Ophiothrix fragilis (Echinodermata). From: The Biological Bulletin | Date: April 1, 2005| Author: Jangoux, Michel; Morgan, Raphael | COPYRIGHT 2005 Marine Biological Laboratory. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

The development of Ophiothrix fragilis was documented using light microscopy, and the allometry of larval growth was quantified. Larval development to the suspended juvenile stage took 21 days under conditions that were probably optimal compared to those in the plankton. Larval shape changed through development as the larval body and arms grew. Growth of the posterolateral larval arms was continuous throughout development, even during metamorphosis when the larva became endotrophic. During ...

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