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Figure lO. — Seasonal occurrence oflarvae and juveniles of Sefcostesme/anopsoffOregon, Data from 1961 to 1978 combined. Solid bars 



indicate pelagic stages, open bars indicate benthic stages. 



ent at the articulation of each of several dorsal and 

 anal fin rays (more in the 10.6 mm S. melanops 

 than in the 10.1 mm S. flavidus). 



As larvae develop, pigment increases over the 

 brain. Melanophores are added on the snout, in- 

 terorbital region, tips of the upper and lower lips. 



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