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All 6 naupliar stages of Metridia pacifica are described. Naupliar development is compared within the genus Metridia and external morphological characters are discussed with respect to previous studies on co-occurring nauplii of Calanus, Nencalanus, and Pseudocalanus. A key to the identification of the naupliar stages is provided.
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