by David Young | Nov 25, 2024 | Plankton
Cyprid Larva (Barnacle Larva) Author: Judah This is the last planktonic larval stage of a barnacle before it becomes permanently anchored as an adult to a substrate. February 19, 2013 Plankton Tow – Cadboro bay, Victoria BC...
by David Young | Nov 25, 2024 | Plankton
Barnacle Larva (Nauplius Larva) Author: Alondra The nauplius larva is the first swimming larval stage of a barnacle.  After this stage it changes into a cyprid larval stage and then anchors itself onto a substrate as it develops into an adult barnacle. February 19,...