Influence of temperature on larval ontogenesis of Geophagus brasiliensis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824) (Pisces: Cichlidae)

• Published in: Zygote (Cambridge) Vol. 29; no. 6; pp. 484 - 489
• Main Authors: Melo, Marcelo Duarte Ventura, Paschoalini, Alessandro Loureiro, Bazzoli, Nilo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Cambridge University Press 01.12.2021
• Subjects: Aquaculture; Aquariums; Biometrics; Cartilage; Cultivation techniques; Developmental stages; Differentiation; Eggs; Epithelium; Fish; Fish conservation; Gastrointestinal tract; Geophagus brasiliensis; Intestine; Larvae; Larval development; Morphology; Reabsorption; Software; Swim bladder; Water temperature; Yolk; Yolk sac; Yolk sac; Mouth opening; Teleosts; Eye layers; Larval development

Studies on the larval development of fish are essential for conservation and improvements in cultivation techniques. Geophagus brasiliensis popularly known as Cará has potential as a fish of interest in ornamental aquaculture. Wild adults of G. brasiliensis were kept in an aquarium for spontaneous r...