Marine ecology: In copopod development how many stages do they have until they are grown

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In copopod development how many stages do they have until they are grown

Asger LIndberg-Nielsen · Accepted Answer

6 napuli stages and 6 copopodite stages.

First few stages they get lipids and proteins from mother in eggs.

Length of generational cycle is very dependent on temperature.  slower growth at lower temps.

These development numbers are under the assumption of enough food avalibility.

In copopod development how many stages do they have until they are grown