LARVAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE BARNACLETETRACLITELLA KARANDEIREARED IN THE LABORATORY

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Abstract
Tetraclitella karandei and Tetraclita purpurascens are two intertidal species encountered along the Bombay coast of India. The larval stages of T. karandei from the first nauplius through cyprid larva are described and illustrated. The naupliar characters such as setation of antennules, carapace sculpture, and the occurrence of the abdominal bulb and caudal process have been critically examined. Their usefulness as characters of diagnostic value is discussed. The naupliar stages of this species exhibit features, notably the spinulation of the carapace and an abdominal process, which permit their ready separation from the nauplii of all other local species. The present study strengthens the view that, in general, development amongst cirriped nauplii follows a uniform pattern.

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