Development and changes at settlement in the barbel structure of the reef fish, Upeneus tragula (Mullidae)
@article{McCormick2004DevelopmentAC, title={Development and changes at settlement in the barbel structure of the reef fish, Upeneus tragula (Mullidae)}, author={Mark I. McCormick}, journal={Environmental Biology of Fishes}, year={2004}, volume={37}, pages={269-282} }
SynopsisThe development of the sensory barbels of the tropical goatfish, Upeneus tragula (Mullidae), was examined from their first appearance early in planktonic life through to the reef-associated juvenile period. The structure of the barbel was examined histologically and found to represent an outgrowth of the gustatory (taste) system, composed of at least 50% sensory tissue at settlement. Abrupt changes in morphology were found to be coincident with the 6–12 h settlement period: barbels…
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