Reproductive Cycle of the Sea Urchin <i>Paracentrotus lividus</i> (Lamarck, 1816) on the Central West Coast of Portugal: New Perspective on the Gametogenic Cycle

Reproductive Cycle of the Sea Urchin <i>Paracentrotus lividus</i> (Lamarck, 1816) on the Central West Coast of Portugal: New Perspective on the Gametogenic Cycle

A population of sea urchins, <i>Paracentrotus lividus</i>, from the central west coast of Portugal was studied to characterise their reproductive biology and possible relationships with environmental factors. An annual gametogenic cycle was found, with a broad spawning season, from May t...

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Main Authors: Andreia Raposo, Susana M. F. Ferreira, Rodolfo Ramos, Catarina Anjos, Sílvia C. Gonçalves, Pedro M. Santos, Teresa Baptista, José L. Costa, Ana Pombo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
Subjects:
gonadosomatic index
maturation stages
oocyte diameter
gametogenic cycle
harvest management measures
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/12/2366

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