EMBRYONIC AND LARVAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE PRAWN MACROBRACHIUM KISTNENSIS


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  • R Nagabhushanam Marathwttda University, Aurangabad, India
  • M Y Kulkarni Marathwttda University, Aurangabad, India

Abstract

The embryonic and larval development of Macrobrachium kistnemis is
described in detail. The larvae were reared in the laboratory, These were liberated
by ovigerous females on the twentyninth day during night. The period of embryonic
development was found to be 29 to 30 days. Four zoaeal stages and the postlarval
are described and illustrated. The larval development was complete in the laboratory
and the larva entered into the juvenile adult condition in 7-11 days after
hatching. The duration of the various zoaeal stages varied between 24 h and four
days, and the average period was 3-2 days.

Author Biographies

  • R Nagabhushanam, Marathwttda University, Aurangabad, India
    Marathwttda University, Aurangabad, India
  • M Y Kulkarni, Marathwttda University, Aurangabad, India
    Marathwttda University, Aurangabad, India

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Vol. 26 No. 1 & 2 (1979)

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Nagabhushanam, R., & Kulkarni, M. Y. (2011). EMBRYONIC AND LARVAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE PRAWN MACROBRACHIUM KISTNENSIS. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 26(1 & 2), 1-12. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/12022