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6.2 mmSL 



B 



9.0 mm SL 



11.0 mm SL 



15.2 mm SL 



Figure 1.— Larval stages of Ascelichthys rhodorus showing changes in pigmentation: A. 6.2 mm SL; B. 9.0 mm SL; C. 9.0 mm 

 SL (ventral view); D. 11.0 mm SL; E. 11.0 mm SL (ventral view); F. 15.2 mm SL. 



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