Stella Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 I knew this.... what is the difference between the terms 'fry' and 'larvae'? I know one is the earlier stage with a yolk sac, and one is free-swimming a bit older, but it is bugging me now which is which. Google is not helping. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navarre Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 I thought Fry =free swimming! Larvae prior to that ? Navarre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted September 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 :oops: I thought I had exhausted the glossaries at my disposal. Turns out I didn't first check the biggest book on my lap..... Fry: Newly hatched fish at about the stage when active feeding replaces nutriment from the yolk sac Larva: The youngest life history stage, after hatching of the egg, usually with obvious structural and shape differences from the adult. (NZ Freshwater Fishes, R.M. McDowall) Ok, so first they are larvae with the yolk sac, then they are fry, but probably not for long. Then juveniles.... So yes, Navarre, you are right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navarre Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Doesnt happen often Stella, but it does happen. LOL My pleasure to be of assistance Navarre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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