Reproduction and breeding cycle of the giant scallop Placopecten magellanicus (Gmelin) in Port au Port Bay, Newfoundland
Gametogenesis and spawning are described for a population of the giant scallop, Placopecten magellanicus (Gmelin), in Port au Port Bay, Newfoundland. Histological changes accompanying the breeding cycle are discussed.A few individuals spawn in early summer (June) and also participate in the major sp...
| Published in: | Canadian Journal of Zoology |
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| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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Canadian Science Publishing
1970
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/z70-176 http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/z70-176 |
| Summary: | Gametogenesis and spawning are described for a population of the giant scallop, Placopecten magellanicus (Gmelin), in Port au Port Bay, Newfoundland. Histological changes accompanying the breeding cycle are discussed.A few individuals spawn in early summer (June) and also participate in the major spawning which takes place in autumn (September–October). |
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