Larval Development of Sabellaria floridensis from Florida and Phragmatopoma californica from southern California (Polychaeta: Sabellariidae), with a key to the sabellariid larvae of Florida and a review of development in the family

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HBOI Faculty Contributions
Contributors
Eckelbarger, Kevin J.
Publisher
Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami
Date Issued
1977
Note

A laboratory study was conducted on the larval development, metamorphosis, and settlement behavior of Sabellaria floridensis from Florida, with additional observations on the development of Phragmatopoma californica from California. Metamorphosis of S. floridensis larvae occurred 18 to 27 days from fertilization with many larvae metamorphosing in the absence of sand grains or other substrate. Metamorphosis was followed by a crawling or exploratory period ranging from several hours to several days before larvae constructed tubes and began a sedentary existence. The significance of this unusual behavior is discussed and compared to that of other sabellariids.

Language
English
Type
Text
Genre
article
Extent
16 p.
Subject (Topical)
Polychaeta
Sabellariidae
Larvae
Eggs
Metamorphosis
Identifier
3172949
Additional Information
A laboratory study was conducted on the larval development, metamorphosis, and settlement behavior of Sabellaria floridensis from Florida, with additional observations on the development of Phragmatopoma californica from California. Metamorphosis of S. floridensis larvae occurred 18 to 27 days from fertilization with many larvae metamorphosing in the absence of sand grains or other substrate. Metamorphosis was followed by a crawling or exploratory period ranging from several hours to several days before larvae constructed tubes and began a sedentary existence. The significance of this unusual behavior is discussed and compared to that of other sabellariids.
This manuscript is available at http://www.rsmas.miami.edu/bms and may be cited as: Eckelbarger, K. J. (1977). Larval Development of Sabellaria floridensis from Florida and Phragmatopoma californica from southern California (Polychaeta: Sabellariidae), with a key to the sabellariid larvae of Florida and a review of development in the family. Bulletin of Marine Science, 27(2), 241-255.
Florida Atlantic University. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute contribution #54.
Date Backup
1977
Date Text
1977
Date Issued (EDTF)
1977
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FADT3172949
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Attributed name: Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
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Eckelbarger, Kevin J.

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16 p.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3172949
Title Plain
Larval Development of Sabellaria floridensis from Florida and Phragmatopoma californica from southern California (Polychaeta: Sabellariidae), with a key to the sabellariid larvae of Florida and a review of development in the family
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http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3172949
Origin Information

Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami
1977
single unit
Title
Larval Development of Sabellaria floridensis from Florida and Phragmatopoma californica from southern California (Polychaeta: Sabellariidae), with a key to the sabellariid larvae of Florida and a review of development in the family
Other Title Info

Larval Development of Sabellaria floridensis from Florida and Phragmatopoma californica from southern California (Polychaeta: Sabellariidae), with a key to the sabellariid larvae of Florida and a review of development in the family