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Protogynous hermaphroditism in Chrysoblephus laticeps (Cuvier) and C. cristiceps (Cuvier) (Pisces:Sparidae)

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posted on 2023-05-16, 20:42 authored by Colin BuxtonColin Buxton
A histological study of the gonads of two sparid fishes, Chrysoblephus laticeps and C. cristiceps showed that these species are protogynous hermaphrodites. Both species are also monandric in which all males are derived from functional females. Intersexual individuals were restricted to a narrow size range between females and males, and no evidence for simultaneous hermaphroditism was found. Similar to other sparids, the development of the ovary and testis was delimited by a connective tissue layer.

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Publication title

South African Journal of Zoology

Volume

24

Pagination

212 - 216

ISSN

0254-1858

Department/School

Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies

Publisher

Zoological Society of Southern Africa

Place of publication

Pretoria, South Africa

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© Copyright 1989, The Zoological Society of Southern Africa

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