Alevin and Similar Species
Variable selon l'espèce
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Fry
Variable selon l'espèce
Key differences: Fry are post-alevins; they have absorbed their yolk sac and are actively feeding externally. They are more developed, with fully formed fins and greater swimming ability. Fry are typically larger and more pigmented than alevins.
Larvae (general fish)
Variable selon l'espèce
Key differences: While alevin is a type of larva, the term 'larva' is broader. Alevin specifically refers to the stage with a prominent yolk sac. Other fish larvae might hatch without a significant yolk sac or have different morphological features depending on their species and developmental strategy.
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