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The reproductive cycle of Ophichthus rufus (Pisces: Anguilliformes) in the NW Mediterranean

The reproductive biology of the Mediterranean Snake cel, Ophichthus Rufus (Ophichthidae), was studied on the basis of microscopic and macroscopic analysis. Results show that O.rufus is an oviparous species with a group synchronous ovary type. The maturation process of the gonads starts in December and progress until August, when ovulation and a pawing take place. It is a fractional spawned with buoyant eggs. Potential annual fecundity estimates ranged from 1426 to 23.605 oocytes. Except for small sizes, a clear predominance of females was observed

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Autor: Casadevall, Margarida
Muñoz Frigola, Marta
Carrasson, M.
Matallanas García, Jesús
Resum: The reproductive biology of the Mediterranean Snake cel, Ophichthus Rufus (Ophichthidae), was studied on the basis of microscopic and macroscopic analysis. Results show that O.rufus is an oviparous species with a group synchronous ovary type. The maturation process of the gonads starts in December and progress until August, when ovulation and a pawing take place. It is a fractional spawned with buoyant eggs. Potential annual fecundity estimates ranged from 1426 to 23.605 oocytes. Except for small sizes, a clear predominance of females was observed
Accés al document: http://hdl.handle.net/2072/239709
Llenguatge: eng
Editor: Société Française d’Ichtyologie
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Matèria: Ofídids -- Reproducció
Ophidiidae -- Reproduction
Títol: The reproductive cycle of Ophichthus rufus (Pisces: Anguilliformes) in the NW Mediterranean
Tipus: info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Repositori: Recercat

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