PCA plots based on bacterial denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis patterns of the three components in the abalone seed-nursing system.

Abstract

<p>Different colored dots indicate the different developmental stages of the abalone. Green, trochophore stage (0–2 days); Purple, creeping larva stage (2–4 days); Yellow, peristomial shell larva stage (4–12 days); Red, differentiation stage (12–21 days); Blue, juvenile (> 21 days).</p