Diel spawning periodicity of red snapper Lutjanus campechanus in the northern Gulf of Mexico

Ovaries of red snapper Lutjanus campechanus were examined histologically to determine rates of oocyte maturation, diel spawning periodicity and whether lunar cycle influenced spawning rhythm. Hydration of red snapper oocytes began during the mid‐morning hours; c. 5 h was necessary for oocytes to bec...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of fish biology 2006-03, Vol.68 (3), p.695-706
Hauptverfasser:	Jackson, M. W., Nieland, D. L., Cowan Jr, J. H.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Agnatha. Pisces Biological and medical sciences diel spawning Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology lunar spawning Lutjanus campechanus Marine oocytes spawning frequency Vertebrates: general zoology, morphology, phylogeny, systematics, cytogenetics, geographical distribution
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