Larval Development of the Xanthid Crab, Ozius rugulosus rugulosus Stimpson (Decapoda, Brachyura) under Laboratory Conditions

The present paper deals with the complete life history, comprising 4 zoeal and a megalopa stages as observed in the laboratory, of O. rugulosus rugulosus Stimpson one of the two species recorded from the Indian region.