Research Excellence: Tres Leches
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and 麻豆精品视频Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Mentor: Paul Wills, Ph.D.
These are newly hatched Florida pompano (Trachinotus carolinus) larvae reared at the 麻豆精品视频 Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. At just 0 days post-hatch, they have only recently emerged from their eggs and represent the earliest stage of development for this coastal species. Their bodies are nearly transparent, with organ systems and sensory structures still forming. At this stage, the larvae rely entirely on yolk reserves for energy to support rapid cellular growth. They were reared as part of a research project investigating the ontogeny of Florida pompano to better understand the timing of morphological and physiological changes during early development. This knowledge is essential for improving larval rearing practices and establishing successful pompano culture methods.