Low salinity induces dysfunctional mouths without affecting the overall development in yolk sac larvae of Senegalese sole (S. senegalensis Kaup, 1858)

Abstract

&nbsp; This research evaluated the influence of salinity on yolk sac larvae development of the flatfish Senegalese sole (Solea senegalensis Kaup). Larval notochord length, myotomal height and yolk sac volume were the studied development indicators. Opening mouth process and deformities also were analyzed.&nbsp; Esta investigaci&oacute;n evalu&oacute; la influencia de la salinidad sobre el desarrollo del saco vitelino en larvas del pez plano lenguado senegal&eacute;s (Solea senegalensis Kaup). La longitud de la notocorda, altura myotomal y volumen del saco vitelino fueron los indicadores de desarrollo estudiados. El proceso de apertura de la boca y las deformidades tambi&eacute;n fueron analizados.</p