Mating behavior of Patagonian octopus (Octopus tehuelchus) under laboratory conditions
Patagonian octopus (Octopus tehuelchus) is a species that holds an artisanal fishery in the northern area of the Argentine Patagonian coast and has a potential for aquaculture development. This work aimed to characterize the mating behavior of four pairs of Patagonian octopuses under laboratory cond...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo Pesquero (INIDEP)
2020-06-01
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| Series: | Marine and Fishery Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://ojs.inidep.edu.ar/index.php/mafis/article/view/138 |
| Summary: | Patagonian octopus (Octopus tehuelchus) is a species that holds an artisanal fishery in the northern area of the Argentine Patagonian coast and has a potential for aquaculture development. This work aimed to characterize the mating behavior of four pairs of Patagonian octopuses under laboratory conditions. Results showed that this species has a complex reproductive behavior. Remarkably, female remained inside her shelter during pre-copula, copulation and intercourse events. Male and female faced by the oral face during sexual intercourse, which lasted 3 to 5 min. The observations will contribute to the better management of the reproductive specimens of the species in captivity. |
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| ISSN: | 2683-7951 |