Compared to a lecithotrophic [le-si-thuh-TROH-fik] benthic invertebrate larva, a planktotrophic benthic invertebrate larva does which of the following?
W) Spends more time in the egg stage
X) Tends to be a larger size when it hatches
Y) Is less dependent on yolk reserves
Z) Spends less time in the water column before settling
✔️Answer:Y) IS LESS DEPENDENT ON YOLK RESERVES
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