The effect of starvation and feeding on the time of production of egg masses in the boreo-arctic cirripede Balanus balanoides (L.)

The effect of starvation for various periods and also at various times during the development of the ovaries of Balanus balanoides (L.), followed by feeding, has been investigated. The total feeding time to full maturation shows little variation. The time at which the egg masses are laid down can, however, be to some extent manipulated by controlling the starvation period.