Species by Order: Invertebrate larvae
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Barnacle larvae |
The life cycle of a barnacle has three phases: 1) a pelagic, suspension-feeding nauplius larva, 2) a pelagic, non-feeding cypris larva, and 3) a benthic (or attached, drifting) suspension-feeding adult. |
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Brachiopod larvae |
They are filter-feeders and a member of the phylum Brachiopoda. |
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Cyphonautes larvae |
The cyphonautes larva is the planktonic propagule of benthic bryozoans. Usually found in shallow-water and can be common in some seasons. |