Chordata: Fish eggs and larvae

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Munk ◽  
Jørgen G. Nielsen
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Tree Of Life ◽  
Fish Eggs ◽  
General Morphology ◽  
Family Level ◽  
Eggs And Larvae ◽  
Fish Eggs And Larvae

This chapter describes the taxonomy of fish eggs and larvae. Most fish eggs and larvae are planktonic, and are commonly found in plankton net tows. Collectively these fish stages are referred to as ichthyoplankton. The chapter covers their life cycle, ecology, and general morphology. It includes a section that indicates the systematic placement of the taxon described within the tree of life, and lists the key marine representative illustrated in the chapter (usually to genus or family level). This section also provides information on the taxonomic authorities responsible for the classification adopted, recent changes which might have occurred, and lists relevant taxonomic sources.

Phoronida

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Fuchs
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Small Group ◽  
Larval Stage ◽  
Intertidal Zone ◽  
Marine Invertebrates ◽  
Tree Of Life ◽  
General Morphology ◽  
Family Level ◽  
Planktonic Larval Stage

This chapter describes the taxonomy of Phoronida, a small group of exclusively marine invertebrates found in most of the world's oceans from the intertidal zone to about 400 metres depth. Phoronids are meroplanktonic with a planktonic larval stage usually less than 2 mm in length and a benthic adult whose length ranges from a few cm up to 50 cm. The chapter covers their life cycle, ecology, and general morphology. It includes a section that indicates the systematic placement of the taxon described within the tree of life, and lists the key marine representative illustrated in the chapter (usually to genus or family level). This section also provides information on the taxonomic authorities responsible for the classification adopted, recent changes which might have occurred, and lists relevant taxonomic sources.

Anellida: Holoplanktonic Polychaeta

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Castellani ◽  
Robert Camp
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Marine Environment ◽  
Tree Of Life ◽  
General Morphology ◽  
Family Level

This chapter describes the taxonomy of Polychaeta, an almost exclusively marine group of organisms belonging to the phylum Annelida. With over 10,000 species described worldwide, they represent one of the most abundant animal taxa in the marine environment. The chapter covers their life cycle, ecology, and general morphology. It includes a section that indicates the systematic placement of the taxon described within the tree of life, and lists the key marine representative illustrated in the chapter (usually to genus or family level). This section also provides information on the taxonomic authorities responsible for the classification adopted, recent changes which might have occurred, and lists relevant taxonomic sources.

Crustacea: Euphausiacea

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alistair J. Lindley
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Tree Of Life ◽  
General Morphology ◽  
Family Level

This chapter describes the taxonomy of Euphausiacea, exclusively marine holoplanktonic crustaceans commonly known as krill. Although not highly diverse, with only two families and ~ 86 species worldwide, they are often a major component of the biomass of the plankton and micronekton of the world's oceans. This chapter covers their life cycle, ecology, and general morphology. It includes a section that indicates the systematic placement of the taxon described within the tree of life, and lists the key marine representative illustrated in the chapter (usually to genus or family level). This section also provides information on the taxonomic authorities responsible for the classification adopted, recent changes which might have occurred, and lists relevant taxonomic sources.

Crustacea: Lophogastrida and Mysida

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Castellani ◽  
Maiju Lehtiniemi ◽  
Kenneth Meland
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Ballast Water ◽  
Water Systems ◽  
Tree Of Life ◽  
Brood Pouch ◽  
General Morphology ◽  
Family Level ◽  
Adaptive Nature

This chapter describes the taxonomy of Lophogastrida and Mysida, small shrimp-like crustaceans commonly known as ‘opossum shrimps’ because of the ventral brood pouch in the female. Because of their highly adaptive nature, they have progressively invaded new areas via new connections of water systems and through ballast water. The chapter covers their life cycle, ecology, and general morphology. It includes a section that indicates the systematic placement of the taxon described within the tree of life, and lists the key marine representative illustrated in the chapter (usually to genus or family level). This section also provides information on the taxonomic authorities responsible for the classification adopted, recent changes which might have occurred, and lists relevant taxonomic sources.

Crustacea: Ostracoda

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin V. Angel ◽  
Anthony W.G. John
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Tree Of Life ◽  
General Morphology ◽  
Family Level ◽  
Oceanic Species

This chapter describes the taxonomy of Ostracoda, small bivalved crustaceans ranging in size from 0.2 to > 30 mm. The majority are benthic and belong to the subclass Podocopa. The chapter focuses on the holoplanktonic oceanic species. It covers their life cycle, ecology, and general morphology. It includes a section that indicates the systematic placement of the taxon described within the tree of life, and lists the key marine representative illustrated in the chapter (usually to genus or family level). This section also provides information on the taxonomic authorities responsible for the classification adopted, recent changes which might have occurred, and lists relevant taxonomic sources.

Brachiopoda

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Fuchs ◽  
Andreas Altenburger
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Tree Of Life ◽  
Filter Feeding ◽  
General Morphology ◽  
Biphasic Life Cycle ◽  
Family Level ◽  
Planktonic Larvae

This chapter describes the taxonomy of Brachiopoda, a phylum of exclusively marine, sessile, filter-feeding invertebrates. Brachiopods are meroplanktonik with a biphasic life cycle including planktonic larvae and sessile benthic adults. The chapter covers their life cycle, ecology, and general morphology. It includes a section that indicates the systematic placement of the taxon described within the tree of life, and lists the key marine representative illustrated in the chapter (usually to genus or family level). This section also provides information on the taxonomic authorities responsible for the classification adopted, recent changes which might have occurred, and lists relevant taxonomic sources.

Chaetognatha

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annelies Pierrot-Bults
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Marine Organisms ◽  
Tree Of Life ◽  
General Morphology ◽  
Family Level ◽  
Arrow Worms

This chapter describes the taxonomy of Chaetognatha, a small phylum of exclusively marine organisms with approximately 150 species currently recognized, of which about 70 are pelagic. Chaetognatha are also known as arrow worms because of their shape and quick darting movements in the water. The chapter covers their life cycle, ecology, and general morphology. It includes a section that indicates the systematic placement of the taxon described within the tree of life, and lists the key marine representative illustrated in the chapter (usually to genus or family level). This section also provides information on the taxonomic authorities responsible for the classification adopted, recent changes which might have occurred, and lists relevant taxonomic sources.

Crustacea: Stomatopoda

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Castellani ◽  
Clare Buckland ◽  
Alistair J. Lindley ◽  
David V.P. Conway ◽  
Antonina dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Tree Of Life ◽  
Praying Mantis ◽  
Tropical Regions ◽  
General Morphology ◽  
The World ◽  
Family Level

This chapter describes the taxonomy of Stomatopoda. Stomatopods, also known as mantis shrimps, because of their resemblance to a praying mantis, are a small order of marine malacostracan crustaceans related to shrimps, crabs, and lobsters. There are around 450 extant stomatopod species in the world and the majority of them live in tropical and sub-tropical regions, although a few species occur in temperate and boreal waters. The chapter covers their life cycle, ecology, and general morphology. It includes a section that indicates the systematic placement of the taxon described within the tree of life, and lists the key marine representative illustrated in the chapter (usually to genus or family level). This section also provides information on the taxonomic authorities responsible for the classification adopted, recent changes which might have occurred, and lists relevant taxonomic sources.

Crustacea: Decapoda

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare Buckland ◽  
Claudia Castellani ◽  
Alistair J. Lindley ◽  
Antonina Dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Tree Of Life ◽  
General Morphology ◽  
Extant Species ◽  
Family Level

This chapter describes the taxonomy of the Decapoda, the most species-rich order of Crustacea, with over 14,500 described extant species worldwide, commonly called shrimps, prawns, lobsters, or crabs. Decapods exhibit a vast diversity in shape, size, and colour. The chapter covers their life cycle, ecology, general morphology, and larval measurements. It includes a section that indicates the systematic placement of the taxon described within the tree of life, and lists the key marine representative illustrated in the chapter (usually to genus or family level). This section also provides information on the taxonomic authorities responsible for the classification adopted, recent changes which might have occurred, and lists relevant taxonomic sources.

Crustacea: Cirripedia and Facetotecta

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eve C. Southward
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
North Atlantic ◽  
Tree Of Life ◽  
General Morphology ◽  
The North ◽  
Family Level ◽  
The North Atlantic

This chapter describes the taxonomy of Cirripedia and Facetotecta, two crustacean infraclasses of the subclass Thecostraca. The larvae of the Cirripedia and Facetotecta are fairly common in the plankton of the North Atlantic. The chapter covers their life cycle, ecology, and general morphology. It includes a section that indicates the systematic placement of the taxon described within the tree of life, and lists the key marine representative illustrated in the chapter (usually to genus or family level). This section also provides information on the taxonomic authorities responsible for the classification adopted, recent changes which might have occurred, and lists relevant taxonomic sources.

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