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ZCM patterns varied throughout ontogeny; larvae became more demersal as they approached competency. There was no effect of column height on larval ZCM. DVM behavior persisted in the absence of light, indicating a possible endogenous rhythm. Findings from field plankton tows corroborated laboratory nocturnal DVM findings; significantly more<jats:italic>K</jats:italic>.<jats:italic>kelletii</jats:italic>were found in surface waters at midnight compared to at noon. 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