Crustacean Meroplankton (Biotic Subclass)

Component: Biotic

Unique Identifier: 399

Biotic Setting	Planktonic Biota
Biotic Group	Zooplankton
Biotic Subclass	Crustacean Meroplankton
Biotic Group	Decapod Larval Aggregation Mixed Crustacean Larvae

Description

Definition

Water parcels in which crustacean meroplankton are the perceived dominant feature. These zooplankters typically go through several very different larval stages, and can be difficult to identify.