Spawning-Induced pH Increase Activates Sperm Attraction and Fertilization Abilities in Eggs of the Ascidian, <i>Phallusia philippinensis</i> and <i>Ciona intestinalis</i>

Spawning-Induced pH Increase Activates Sperm Attraction and Fertilization Abilities in Eggs of the Ascidian, <i>Phallusia philippinensis</i> and <i>Ciona intestinalis</i>

In Phlebobranchiata ascidians, oocytes and spermatozoa are stored in the oviduct and spermiduct, respectively, until spawning occurs. Gametes in the gonoducts are mature and fertilizable; however, it was found that the gametes of the ascidians <i>Phallusia philippinensis</i> and <i>...

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Main Authors: Noburu Sensui, Yosinori Itoh, Nobuhiko Okura, Kogiku Shiba, Shoji A. Baba, Kazuo Inaba, Manabu Yoshida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
ascidian
fertilizing ability
sperm chemotaxis
oocyte maturation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/3/2666

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