Developmental Biology and Larval Ecology

Series Overview

This is the seventh volume of a ten-volume series on The Natural History of the Crustacea. Chapters in this volume synthesize our current understanding of early crustacean development from the egg through the embryonic and larval phase.

Part One: Embryonic Development

The first part of this book focuses on the elemental aspects of crustacean embryonic development.

Part Two: Larval Phase

The second part of the book provides an account of the larval phase of crustaceans and describes processes that influence the development from hatching to an adult-like juvenile.

Part Three: Ecological Interactions

The third and final part of the book explores ecological interactions during the planktonic phase and how crustacean larvae manage to find food, navigate the dynamic water column, and avoid predators in a medium that offers few refuges.