Reproductive biology, steroid and biochemical profiles of Dentex dentex ovaries in the Eastern Mediterranean in relation to histological structure

This study focuses on reproductive biology in female Dentex dentex, which is a summer multiple spawner with the spawning period extending from late April to June. Females with body length over 35 cm were mature. The GSI value had peak values during May and June. The ova diameter ranged over nine gro...

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Main Authors: R.F. Ismail, S.S. Assem, A.F. Fahmy, N.M. Abou Shabana, H.S. El-Sayed, M.A. Al-Absawey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-06-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Research
Subjects:
GSI
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1687428516300164