TY - JOUR
T1 - Preliminary study on the gonad development of the exotic ascidian Styela clava in Cork Harbour, Ireland
AU - Parker, L. E.
AU - Culloty, S.
AU - O'Riordan, R. M.
AU - Kelleher, B.
AU - Steele, S.
AU - Van Der Velde, G.
PY - 1999/12
Y1 - 1999/12
N2 - The reproductive cycle, development and spatial organization of the gonads of an exotic ascidian, Styela clava, were studied in Cork Harbour, Ireland. Monthly histological samples enabled the division of gonad development into six main stages, ranging from 'inactive' to 'regression'. Gonad development was asynchronous in the population, with more than one stage being found within some months. Gametogenesis was observed from February-November, but peaked between August-October. Spawning took place in September-October, followed by gonad regression in November December.
AB - The reproductive cycle, development and spatial organization of the gonads of an exotic ascidian, Styela clava, were studied in Cork Harbour, Ireland. Monthly histological samples enabled the division of gonad development into six main stages, ranging from 'inactive' to 'regression'. Gonad development was asynchronous in the population, with more than one stage being found within some months. Gametogenesis was observed from February-November, but peaked between August-October. Spawning took place in September-October, followed by gonad regression in November December.
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/0033367671
U2 - 10.1017/S0025315499001472
DO - 10.1017/S0025315499001472
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0033367671
SN - 0025-3154
VL - 79
SP - 1141
EP - 1142
JO - Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom
JF - Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom
IS - 6
ER -