Spawning cycle of the pearl oyster, Pinctada mazatlanica (Hanley, 1856), (Pteriidae) at Isla Espiritu Santo, Baja California sur, Mexico

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Abstract

The annual reproductive cycle of the pearl oyster. Pinctada mazatlanica (Hanley), from Isla Espiritu Santo, B.C.S. Mexico, was examined Pearl oysters were collected at monthly intervals from June 1902 through August 1993. The gonadal development was analyzed by histological techniques and analysis of oocyte size. Spawning took place throughout the year, but at a lower rate in winter A relationship between spawning and temperature was not observed The sex ratio was equal.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)297-303
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Shellfish Research
Volume15
Issue number2
StatePublished - Jun 1996
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Pearl oysters
  • Pinctada mazatlanica
  • reproduction
  • spawning

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