Note on a hermaphroditic gonad in the Indian Mackeral Rastrelliger canagurta (Cuvier)

Rao, V Ramamohana (1962) Note on a hermaphroditic gonad in the Indian Mackeral Rastrelliger canagurta (Cuvier). Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India, 4 (2). pp. 241-242.

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    Abstract

    While examining a sample of mackerel brought from UUal, a fishing village five miles from Mangalore, on 1st May 1961, a hermaphroditic gonad was observed in one specimen. The fish measured 221 mm, in total length and was normal to all outward appearance. Internally 'also, apart from this hermaphroditic gonad, no other abnormalities were noticed. Parasitic infection was not seen in the body cavity.

    Item Type: Article
    Uncontrolled Keywords: Indian Mackeral; Rastrelliger canagurta; Cuvier
    Subjects: Pelagic Fisheries > Mackerel fishery
    Divisions: CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Pelagic Fisheries Division
    Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Pelagic Fisheries Division
    CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Pelagic Fisheries Division
    Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Pelagic Fisheries Division
    Depositing User: Mr. Arun Surendran
    Date Deposited: 27 Jul 2010 11:55
    Last Modified: 09 Sep 2015 15:13
    URI: http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/1646

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