Ultrastructural studies of oogenesis in the variable abalone Haliotis varia (Vetigastropoda: Haliotidae)

Najmudeen, T M (2008) Ultrastructural studies of oogenesis in the variable abalone Haliotis varia (Vetigastropoda: Haliotidae). Aquatic Biology, 2. pp. 143-151.

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    Abstract

    Ultrastructural features of the ovary as well as oogenesis were examined in the variable abalone Haliotis varia with the help of transmission electron microscopy. Based on the ultrastructure, the female germ cells were divided into 5 stages; oogonia, pre-vitellogenic, early vitellogenic, late vitellogenic and mature oocytes. Oogonia were supported by follicle cells that lined up the inner walls of the ovary. Vitellogenesis in H. varia commenced at about 50 μm oocyte diameter, with a major contribution by the autosynthetic pathway. Lipid droplets and protein yolk granules, measuring 2.3 ± 0.2 and 2.5 ± 0.3 μm, respectively, were observed in late vitellogenic and mature oocytes. Vitellogenic oocytes were encircled by a vitelline envelope consisting of a single layer of about 2.3 μm thickness. Numerous microvilli were embedded in the vitelline envelope. Cytoplasmic inclusions such as cortical granules, lipid droplets, mitochondria and yolk granules constituted the fundamental components of the mature oocyte. The cortical granules were arranged beneath the oolemma at the cortex of the oocyte. Oocyte degeneration in H. varia was observed in all stages of oocyte development, except in oogonial cells and pre-vitellogenic oocytes

    Item Type: Article
    Uncontrolled Keywords: Female germ cells; Haliotis varia; Ovarian maturation; Variable abalone; Ultrastructural studies; Vitellogenesis
    Subjects: Aquaculture > Induced Breeding
    Molluscan Fisheries
    Divisions: CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition and Health Division
    Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition and Health Division
    CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition and Health Division
    Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition and Health Division

    CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Molluscan Fisheries Division
    Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Molluscan Fisheries Division
    CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Molluscan Fisheries Division
    Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Molluscan Fisheries Division
    Depositing User: Arun Surendran
    Date Deposited: 02 Jun 2011 05:09
    Last Modified: 09 Sep 2015 15:50
    URI: http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/8551

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