Fish Meroplankton (Biotic Subclass)

Component: Biotic

Unique Identifier: 402

Biotic Setting	Planktonic Biota
Biotic Group	Zooplankton
Biotic Subclass	Fish Meroplankton
Biotic Group	Fish Spawning and Larval Aggregation Fish Larval Aggregation

Description

Definition

Water parcels in which fish meroplankton are the perceived dominant feature. Fish go through several larval stages as they progress from embryo to juvenile. Unlike many phyla, most of these stages do bear some resemblance to the adult (they are fish-like); nonetheless, the taxonomy of fish larvae is a specialized skill.