Early life cycle and effects of microalgal diets on larval development of the spiny rock-scallop, Spondylus limbatus (Sowerby II, 1847)

This study presents a complete description of the embryonic and larval development of S. limbatus. Additionally, we determined an appropriate diet (C. gracilis, I. galbana; 3:1) for enhancing larval growth and survival of this commercially and ecologically important species. Finally, we provide unpublished observations about the settling behavior and physiological characteristics of S. limbatus postlarvae and their implication for aquaculture.