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Laboratory reared larval stages of the marine hermit crabClihanarius clibanarms (Herbst) (Decapoda: Anomura)

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The development of the larvae of the marine hermit crabClihanarius clibanarius (Herbst) reared in the laboratory (salinity 34‰±1‰ and temperature 28°C ±1°C) is reported. Four zoeal stages and a glaucothoe were observed during development. Characteristics of the larval stages are described and compared with other known species of this genus. The time taken for development from hatching to glaucothoe is given.

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  1. Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, 608 502, Parangipettai, India

    S Ajmal Khan, S Sundaramoorthy, Mercy Thomas, T Kannupandi & R Natarajan

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Ajmal Khan, S., Sundaramoorthy, S., Thomas, M. et al. Laboratory reared larval stages of the marine hermit crabClihanarius clibanarms (Herbst) (Decapoda: Anomura). Proc Ani Sci 90, 225–236 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03185997

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