This text describes larvae of bivalves and echinoderms living in the Sea of Japan, which are or may be economically important, and where adult forms are dominant in benthic communities. Descriptions of 18 species of bivalves and 10 species of echinoderms are given and keys provided for the identification of planktotrophic larvae of bivalves and echinoderms to the family level. Information on identified species is preceded by a description of teh morphology, physiology and behaviour of larvae of the given classes.
- ISBN10 1886106800
- ISBN13 9781886106802
- Publish Date 1 January 1998
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 7 July 2008
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
- Imprint Science Publishers,U.S.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 296
- Language English