AIMS - Manual for the Determination of Egg Fertilisation in Penaeus Monodon - Section II - Development of the Egg

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Manual for the Determination
of Egg Fertility in Penaeus monodon

SECTION II

DEVELOPMENT OF THE EGG:
Post-Fertilisation to Hatching
TIME AFTER SPAWNING
5-6 HOURS

Figure 2.7 Time 5 hours

A wide range of embryonic development may be observed. Limb buds may be distinguishable which will form the major appendages of the nauplii. Depending on the orientation of the individual egg the limb buds may or may not be visible.

Figure 2.8 Time 6 hours

Further embryonic development has occurred. Some embryos will appear similar to those at 5 hours after spawning.

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