Plankton Portal Talk

Two types of larvacean?

  • Siiw by Siiw moderator

    I have noticed that in the images from less than 20m depth, the larvaceans have round heads, thin opaque tails and look more opaque overall. On greater depths, especially around 100m, the larvaceans have hourglass shaped heads, and a broader, transparent tail with a string running through it. They are more transparent and often much larger.

    Are these two different species, or are the rounder ones young?

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  • jessicaluo by jessicaluo scientist, admin

    Great observation! Yes there are different species of Larvaceans, ... three different families, in fact. We will be posting a blog about this in the upcoming week or so.

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  • Siiw by Siiw moderator

    Thank you! Really looking forward to that post.

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