The reproductive cycle of the roundel skate Raja texana.

Williams, L J; Cicia, A M; Pellegrin, G B; Smith, K M; Sulikowski, J A

Williams, L J; Cicia, A M; Pellegrin, G B; Smith, K M; Sulikowski, J A.

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Williams LJ; Marine Science Department, University of New England, Biddeford, ME 04005, USA. lwilliams8@une.edu

J Fish Biol ; 79(1): 298-305, 2011 Jul.

Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21722126

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

The reproductive cycle of Raja texana was determined from 63 females (510-630 mm total length, L(T)) and 81 males (355-546 mm L(T)) collected from the Gulf of Mexico. The results, based on follicle size, mature spermatocysts and gonadosomatic index (I(G)) suggests year-round reproductive activity.

Subject(s)

Reproduction; Skates, Fish/physiology; Animals; Body Size; Female; Male; Ovarian Follicle/physiology; Sexual Maturation; Spermatocytes/physiology

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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Reproduction / Skates, Fish Limits: Animals Language: En Journal: J Fish Biol Year: 2011 Document type: Article

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