Thalassoma is a genus of wrasses native to the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. The currently recognized species in this genus are: ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thalassoma
(from the article `marine ecosystem`) ...(see above Marine biota: Plankton). The length of the larval phase, which can vary from a few minutes to hundreds of days, has a major influence ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/t/32