Veliger Aggregation (Biotic Group)

Component: Biotic

Unique Identifier: 454

Biotic Setting	Planktonic Biota
Biotic Group	Zooplankton
Biotic Subclass	Molluscan Meroplankton
Biotic Group	Veliger Aggregation
Biotic Community	Bivalve Veliger Aggregation Gastropod Veliger Aggregation

Description

Definition

Water parcels in which veligers or pedi-veligers (the distinctive larvae of many mollusks) are the dominant form of zooplankton. Veligers are characterized by ciliated lobes attached to a formative shell and body.