Ovarian development and spawning of Serra Spanish mackerel in coastal waters of Northeastern Brazil / Desenvolvimento ovariano e desova da Serra nas águas costeiras do nordeste do Brasil
Braz. j. biol
;
70(2): 451-456, May 2010. ilus, graf, tab
Article
in English
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| ID: lil-548256
ABSTRACT
The Serra Spanish mackerel, Scomberomorus brasiliensis is an important fishery resource of the Atlantic Ocean and is a major component of artisanal fisheries in northern and northeastern Brazil. Ovarian development and spawning period of S. brasiliensis were investigated using both macroscopic and histological techniques. Mean monthly values of GSI and ovarian maturation indicate that the main spawning period occurs during the rainy season.
RESUMO
A Serra, Scomberomorus brasiliensis, é uma espécie marinha de valor comercial do oceano Atlântico sendo um maior componente de pesca artesanal no norte e nordeste brasileiros. Desenvolvimento ovariano e época de desova de S. brasiliensis foram investigados utilizando-se técnicas macroscópicas e histológicas. Valores mensais médios de IGS e maturação gonadal indicam que a época de desova ocorre durante o período de chuva.
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Main subject:
Ovary
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Oviposition
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Sexual Maturation
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Fishes
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. biol
Journal subject:
Biology
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte/BR
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