Temperature Influence on in Vitro Reproduction and Development of Pelagia Noctiluca (Forskål)

Abstract

In vitro experiments on developmental stages and fertilization in Pelagia noctiluca (Forskål) confirm previous observations both in the laboratory (Rottini Sandrini & Avian, 1983) and in the field (Rottini Sandrini et al., 1983/84) that sea temperature exerts a marked effect on this species. Development slows down at 13.5°C compared with 19°C. No development is observed at 4.5°C. © 1986 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.