Reproductive cycle and biochemical changes in the Gonads of the freshwater crab, Barytelphusa cunicularis (Westwood, 1836)

Diwan, A D and Nagabhushanam, R (1974) Reproductive cycle and biochemical changes in the Gonads of the freshwater crab, Barytelphusa cunicularis (Westwood, 1836). Indian Journal of Fisheries, 21 (1). pp. 164-176.

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Abstract

The annual breeding cycle of the crab, Barytelphusa cunicularis, was determined by measuring monthly the size of the gpnad relative to the size of the animal. The peak of gonad size appeared in rainy season (June to September) showing the maximum breeding activity during these months. Histological observations of the monthly gonads revealed that the ripening of the gonads started during March and extended upto May. By June the gonads of most of the individuals attained full maturity and spawning began. Spawning terminated by the end of September and the gonads entered a quiescent period.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Reproductive cycle; biochemical changes; Gonads; freshwater crab; crab; Barytelphusa cunicularis
Subjects:	Fish and Fisheries > Fish physiology Crustacean Fisheries > Crabs
Divisions:	CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Crustacean Fisheries Division Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Crustacean Fisheries Division CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Crustacean Fisheries Division Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Crustacean Fisheries Division
Depositing User:	Dr. V Mohan
Date Deposited:	19 Jun 2010 08:20
Last Modified:	09 Sep 2015 15:10
URI:	http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/1146

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