The gametogenic cycle and spawning of the mussel Brachidontes pharaonis (Fischer, 1876) (Bivalvia: Mytilidae) from Alexandria Coast, Egypt

The reproductive cycle and sexuality studies of the mussel Brachidontes pharaonis were carried out during the period from March 2016 to February 2017 along Alexandria Coast, Egypt. The gametogenic development of the gonads and the spawning duration under natural conditions were also studied. Histolo...

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Main Authors: Rabab S. El-Deeb, Fatma A. Abdel Razek, Hamdy A. Omar, Amal R. Khafage, Karolin K. Abdul-Aziz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-12-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Research
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1687428518300669