Conch Aquaculture (IMAGE)

Florida Atlantic University

Conch Aquaculture

Caption

Megan Davis, Ph.D., setting up a queen conch larval (veliger) tank with aeration. The conch eggs hatch in these tanks. The larvae or veligers grow in these tanks for three weeks before they are ready for metamorphosis.

Credit

FAU Harbor Branch

Usage Restrictions

Credit: FAU Harbor Branch

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.