MORPHOMETRIC ANALYSIS AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY OF THE CRAB CHARYBDIS AFFINIS (DECAPODA, BRACHYURA, PORTUNIDAE) FROM THE ZHUJIANG ESTUARY, CHINA

Crustaceana ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 72 (7) ◽  
pp. 647-658 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Difference ◽  
Gonadosomatic Index ◽  
Carapace Width ◽  
Gonad Development ◽  
Hepatosomatic Index ◽  
Morphometric Characters ◽  
Rate Analysis ◽  
Gonadal Maturity ◽  
Different Seasons ◽  
Zhujiang Estuary

AbstractMorphometric characters and organ indices were analyzed in Charybdis affinis collected at different seasons from the Zhujiang estuary, China. The crab is heterochelous, with pronounced right handedness in both sexes. There is a marked sexual difference in relative growth of the cheliped. The female abdomen increases in size at puberty, which is also accompanied by a reduced allometric growth rate. Analysis of gonad development gave the estimate of 50% gonadal maturity at 42 and 36 mm carapace width for females and males, respectively. The hepatosomatic index of female crabs is inversely related to the gonadosomatic index indicating the role of the hepatopancreas in storage of nutrients necessary for ovarian development in the reproductive season. Les caracteres morphologiques et les indices relatifs aux organes ont ete analyses chez Charybdis affinis, recolte a differentes saisons dans l'estuaire du Zhujiang, Chine. Le crabe presente une heterochelie, la pince droite etant tres developpee dans les deux sexes. Il existe une difference sexuelle marquee dans la croissance relative du chelipede. L'abdomen femelle s'accroot en taille a la puberte, ce qui s'accompagne aussi d'un taux de croissance allometrique reduit. L'analyse du developpement des gonades a donne une maturite estimee a 50% pour des femelles et males, respectivement, ayant une largeur de la carapace de 42 et 36 mm. L'indice hepatosomatique des crabes femelles est inversement proportionnel a l'indice gonadosomatique ce qui indique le role de l'hepatopancreas dans le stockage des nutriments necessaire au developpement ovarien lors de la reproduction.

Studies on fecundity and spawning of blue crab (Callinectes Amnicola) in Cross River Estuary

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-82
Author(s):  
J. Otoyo ◽  
S.M. Ameh ◽  
O.K. Achema
Keyword(s):  
Blue Crab ◽  
Egg Size ◽  
Gonadosomatic Index ◽  
Carapace Width ◽  
River Estuary ◽  
Hepatosomatic Index ◽  
Cross River ◽  
The Cross ◽  
Cross River Estuary ◽  
Egg Diameter

Studies on identification of species, fecundity and development stages of blue crab, (Callinectes amnicola) were investigated at the Cross River Estuary between the months of December, 2018 and May, 2019. The parameters used for the study were gonadosomatic and hepatosomatic indices, egg diameter and counts. All measurements followed standard procedures. Gonadosomatic index was at its peak in December (88.9) and April (83.3). This coincided with the peak in egg size suggesting that spawning occurred twice within the period.The low values of hepatosomatic index around December (1.20) and April (0.45) added to confirm the spawning in these months. The species spawns at a mean egg size of 17.55mm. The dimension of crabs examined were in the following range: carapace length 40.0 to 70.0mm, carapace width, 5.0 to 60mm and body weight 40.0 to 140.0g. The relationship between fecundity and weight of crab was  significant (r = 0.295: p<0.05), indicating positive correlation. Absolute fecundity of the species ranged between 1,375 and 225,132 eggs. The smallest crab with egg had a carapace width of 39.5mm and weight of 46.9g. Spawning at this size seems to be a strategy adopted by the species to cope with exploitation pressure. The result of this study revealed that C. amnicola had a high reproductive potentials. Hence, adequate regulation is required to enhance sustainability of the species in the Cross River Estuary.

scholarly journals Penggunaan serotonin dalam formulasi hormon pregnant mare serum gonadotropin dan antidopamin untuk menginduksi perkembangan gonad ikan ringau, Datnioides microlepis Bleeker, 1854 [Serotonin application in pregnant mare serum gonadotropin hormone and dopamin antagonist formulation to induce gonadal development of Indonesian tigerfish (Datnioides microlepis Bleeker, 1854)]

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
NFN Bastiar ◽  
Agus Oman Sudrajat ◽  
Melta Rini Fahmi
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Concentration ◽  
Gonadosomatic Index ◽  
Gonad Development ◽  
Gonadal Development ◽  
Hepatosomatic Index ◽  
Small Fish ◽  
Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotropin ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Serum Gonadotropin ◽  
Completely Randomized Design

The objective of study was to analyze the effect of serotonin (5-HT) in the formulation of hormones Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotropin (PMSG) and dopamin antagonist (AD) hormones to gonad development of tigerfish. This study used completely randomized design (CRD) with five treatments of hormone namely: (P1) 1 ml of 0.9% NaCl (control); (P2) 20 IU PMSG+10 mg AD; (P3) 20 IU PMSG AD+10 mg+0.2 mg 5-HT; (P4) 20 IU PMSG+10 mg AD+2 mg 5-HT; and (P5) 20 IU PMSG+10 mg AD+4 mg 5-HT. Each treatment was tested on five fish as individual replications. Hormone injected intramuscularly at the lower part of the dorsal fin of fish every 10 days. The fish were reared for 60 days. Fish that were used at this study were originate from natural catches as much as 25 fishes with 17.5-33.0 cm of total length and 118-926 g of body weight. During the study, fish fed using shrimp and small fish (live) twice daily at satiation. Measured parameters were gonadosomatic index (GSI), hepatosomatic index (HSI), 17P-estradiol (E2) plasma concentration and gonad maturity level based on morphology and histology examination. The results showed that the use of 2 mg of 5-HT are added to 20 IU PMSG and 10 mg AD (treatment P4) has stimulated the fish to had the highest GSI (2.38 ± 0.06%) and HSI (3,09±0,12%) which was significantly different to other treatment. The treatment (P4) could increase the E2 plasma concentration (37.14±2.99 pg.ml-1) two fold compared with the concentration before injection and stimulated the gonadal development to stage III. AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh penggunaan serotonin (5- hydroxytryptamine atau 5-HT) dalam formulasi hormon Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotropin (PMSG) dan antidopamin (AD) terhadap perkembangan gonad ikan ringau. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap dengan lima perlakuan (dosis.kg-1 bobot tubuh ikan): (P1) 1 ml NaCl 0,9% (kontrol); (P2) 20 IU PMSG+10 mg AD; (P3) 20 IU PMSG+10 mg AD+0,2 mg 5-HT; (P4) 20 IU PMSG+10 mg AD+2 mg 5-HT; dan (P5) 20 IU PMSG+10 mg AD+4 mg 5-HT. Setiap perlakuan diujikan pada lima ekor ikan sebagai ulangan individu. Penyuntikan hormon dilakukan setiap 10 hari dengan lama penelitian 60 hari. Hormon disuntikkan secara intramuskular pada bagian bawah sirip punggung ikan uji. Ikan yang digunakan merupakan hasil tangkapan alam dengan ukuran panjang total 17,5-33,0 cm dan bobot tubuh 118-926 g. Selama penelitian, ikan uji diberi pakan berupa udang dan ikan-ikan kecil (hidup) dua kali sehari secara satiasi. Parameter yang diamati adalah indeks kematangan gonad, indeks hepatosomatik, konsentrasi estradiol-17p plasma dan tingkat kematangan gonad berdasarkan morfologi dan histologi gonad. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan penggunaan 2 mg 5-HT dalam 20 IU PMSG dan 10 mg AD (perlakuan P4) menghasilkan perkembangan gonad yang lebih baik dibandingkan perlakuan lainnya. Nilai indeks kematangan gonad, indeks hepatosomatik, dan konsentrasi E2 plasma tertinggi diperoleh pada perlakuan P4 dengan nilai masing-masing sebesar 2,38±0,06%; 3,09±0,12% dan 37,14±2,99 pg.ml-1. Nilai tersebut berbeda nyata p<0.05) dengan perlakuan lainnya. Perlakuan P4 meningkatkan konsentrasi E2 plasma dua kali lebih besar dibanding-kan sebelum penyuntikan serta menghasilkan perkembangan gonad yang mencapai tingkat kematangan gonad tahap III.

scholarly journals The Effect of Vitamin E Supplement in the Diet on Gonad Maturation of Nilem (Osteochilus hasselti, CV)

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Nurbety Tarigan ◽  
Iman Supriatna ◽  
M. Agus Setiadi ◽  
Ridwan Affandi
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin E ◽  
Gonadosomatic Index ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Gonad Development ◽  
Feed Additives ◽  
Hepatosomatic Index ◽  
Gonad Maturation ◽  
Fish Reproduction ◽  
Gonad Maturity

The aim of this study was to examine the effect of vitamin E on gonad maturation and determining the best doses in improving gonad maturation in nilem fish. In this study used a flockof fishbrood which is never experienced spawning. There are 4 doses of vitamin E which used in this research following by 0, 125, 250, and 375 mg/kg. The results showed that fortifiedof vitamin E which were in feed significantly affected to the percentage of gonad development, gonadosomatic index (GSI), hepatosomatic index (IHS), fecundity, the diameter of eggs, and the percentage of egg maturity at P<0.05. The result showed that the best dose of vitamin E to reach gonad maturity was 375 mg kg-1 with six weeks maintenance. The percentage of gonad maturity was 100%, IGS was 11.50%, IHS was 0.34%, fecundity was 23.484 eggs/individual, the diameters of the eggs were 0.31 mm, and the percentage of mature eggs was 64.44%. These results supported the potential of feed additives such as vitamin E plays a critical role in enhancing gonad maturation in nilem fish thereby providing methods to improve fish reproduction

scholarly journals Morphometric and gonad maturity of the spider crab Libinia ferreirae Brito Capello, 1871 (Decapoda: Majoidea: Epialtidae) on the south-eastern Brazilian coast

2016 ◽  
Vol 97 (2) ◽  
pp. 289-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geslaine Rafaela Lemos Gonçalves ◽  
Eduardo Antonio Bolla Júnior ◽  
Maria Lucia Negreiros-Fransozo ◽  
Antonio Leão Castilho
Keyword(s):  
Vas Deferens ◽  
Ovigerous Female ◽  
Carapace Width ◽  
Gonad Development ◽  
Brazilian Coast ◽  
Spider Crab ◽  
Allometric Growth ◽  
Gonad Maturity ◽  
Gonadal Maturity ◽  
Gonad Condition

Sexual maturity of the spider crab Libinia ferreirae was assessed for each sex, based on body dimensions and observations of gonad condition. A total of 346 crabs were analysed, of which 68% were females. Immature and adult individuals were recognized based on their allometric growth and gonad development. Abdomen width (AW) vs carapace width (CW) and propodus length (PL) vs CW were the relationships that best separated allometric groups of females and males, respectively. For females, gonad and allometric morphological maturity were, respectively, 38.77 and 39.43 mm of CW, which is close to the carapace size of the smallest ovigerous female (38.08 mm). For males, gonad maturity was 34.86 mm of CW and three allometric phases were observed: immature (IM♂), adolescent (AD♂) and adult morphometrically mature (MM♂). The IM♂ phase showed lower values of CW and PL than the AD♂ phase, without spermatophores inside the vas deferens; the AD♂ phase exhibited higher CW values than IM♂, but lower CW and PL values than the MM♂ phase, and the presence of spermatophores in the vas deferens; the MM♂ phase had higher values of CW and PL than the AD♂ phase and spermatophores in the vas deferens. Therefore, females showed synchronic morphometric, gonadal and functional maturity, while in males, gonadal maturity was attained before morphometric maturity, which probably could be a reproductive strategy for this species.

Reproductive biology of the four dominant species of catfish from the Persian Gulf

2020 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-143
Author(s):  
Farideh Mohseni ◽  
Tooraj Valinassab ◽  
Ehsan Ramezani-Fard ◽  
S.M. Reza Fatemi ◽  
Mohammad Seddiq Mortazavi
Keyword(s):  
Sex Ratio ◽  
Breeding Season ◽  
Persian Gulf ◽  
Gonadosomatic Index ◽  
Gonad Development ◽  
Common Species ◽  
Hepatosomatic Index ◽  
Essential Information ◽  
Total Length ◽  
The Persian Gulf

Abstract Catfish are an important component of demersal fisheries in the Persian Gulf. This study describes reproductive aspects in the four common species of catfish, namely Netuma thalassina (Rüppell, 1837), Netuma bilineata (Valenciennes, 1840), Plicofollis dussumieri (Valenciennes, 1840), and Plicofollis layardi (Günther, 1866) collected from coastal areas of the Persian Gulf during spring and winter 2017. A total of 495 fishes were collected, including 151 N. thalassina, 12 N. bilineata, 212 P. dussumieri, and 120 P. layardi. The four species showed significant differences in total length as a measure of body size. Total length of these four species also differed significantly between the four seasons and between the sexes. Three species, i.e., N. thalassina, P. dussumieri, and P. layardi showed an overall female-biased sex ratio, while the sex ratio of N. bilineata did not differ from the expected equal proportions. The patterns of gonad development, gonadosomatic index, and hepatosomatic index of the four species showed that the breeding season of N. thalassina, P. dussumieri, and P. layardi was probably during winter. N. bilineata showed a different pattern; its breeding season is therefore expected to be spring. The size at first maturity of N. thalassina, P. dussumieri, N. bilineata, and P. layardi, was 44.99, 30.55, 29.60, and 27.01 cm, respectively. This study provides essential information for correct management during the reproductive cycle to maintain a healthy stock of these fishes.

scholarly journals Gonadal Degeneration and Hepatopancreas Alteration in Orange Mud Crab Scylla olivacea Infected With Sacculina beauforti (Crustacea; Rhizocephala; Sacculinidae)

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanafiah Fazhan ◽  
Khor Waiho ◽  
Henrik Glenner ◽  
Julia Hwei Zhong Moh ◽  
Marina Hassan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Gonadosomatic Index ◽  
Carapace Width ◽  
Hepatosomatic Index ◽  
Mud Crab ◽  
Pathological Effect ◽  
Cell Structures ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Histological Characteristics ◽  
Males And Females

Infestation of Sacculina beauforti on an aquaculture species, mud crab Scylla olivacea is alarming due to its high prevalence and the extreme morphological changes in hosts. To further understand its pathological effect on growth and reproduction of S. olivacea, gonadal and hepatopancreatic histological changes of infected individuals were compared with healthy individuals. Also, the histological characteristics of S. beauforti's mature externa was described. Hepatopancreases of infected individuals were loosely packed and rootlets were observed in the intertubular spaces. Although hepatopancreatic tubule count was significantly lower, tubule diameters were unaffected. Gonads, however, were severely affected. No germ cells were found in the infected testes (except for remnants of spermatozoa), indicating the arrest of spermatogenesis. Rootlets were also present in testes of infected individuals. Ovarian tissues of infected females were severely damaged with no rigid cell structures. Gonadosomatic index (GSI) of infected males and females were lower, but the hepatosomatic index (HSI) were higher than their healthy counterparts. No significant differences in GSI and HSI values were observed among infected males and females. Multiple regression analysis revealed that carapace width, GSI and HSI are statistically important for the prediction of infection status. Given the high prevalence of S. beauforti infection and its disruptive effects on the morphology and internal physiology of S. olivacea, this study, albeit fundamental and incomprehensive, highlights to farmers and researchers the emergence of a castrating parasite and the urgency for the development of preventive measures and treatments for this disease in an economically important aquaculture species.

scholarly journals Biología reproductiva y contenido bioquímico gonadal de la cabrilla arenera, Paralabrax maculatofasciatus en la región de Bahía de Kino, Sonora//Reproductive biology and biochemical gonadal content of the spotted sand bass, Paralabrax maculatofasciatus in Kino Bay, Sonora

Biotecnia ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-83
Author(s):  
Enrique De-la-Re-Vega ◽  
Lorenzo Enrique Costich-González ◽  
Rafael Del Rio-Salas ◽  
Reina Castro-Longoria ◽  
José Manuel Grijalva-Chon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gonadosomatic Index ◽  
Proximate Analysis ◽  
Male Dominance ◽  
Hepatosomatic Index ◽  
Maturity Stage ◽  
Gonadal Maturity ◽  
Sustainable Fishery ◽  
Histological Procedure ◽  
Spotted Sand Bass ◽  
Paralabrax Maculatofasciatus

A pesar de la importancia económica que representa la cabrilla arenera, Paralabrax maculatofasciatus, la información acerca de sus aspectos reproductivos es escasa, por lo que se investigó su biología reproductiva así como su composición proximal de la gónada. Para ello, se capturaron 30 organismos mensualmente de marzo 2017 a febrero 2018. Los peces se midieron, pesaron y disectaron para obtener el factor de condición (K), el índice hepatosomático (IHS) y el índice gonadosomático (IGS). Adicionalmente, se preservó tejido de gónada para llevar a cabo el proceso histológico y la tinción hematoxilina-eosina. Los resultados indicaron que el IHS y el IGS fueron afectados significativamente (P<0.05). El análisis histológico evidenció la presencia de machos maduros en abril, así como de octubre a noviembre, y para las hembras, se observó la presencia de organismos desarrollados en abril y de octubre a diciembre. Adicionalmente, se detectó la presencia de organismos en transición de hembra a macho. El análisis proximal mostró el valor máximo de grasa en abril, lo cual coincidió con el menor valor de humedad. El análisis de proporción mostró una significativa dominancia de machos. Los datos obtenidos en la presente investigación coadyuvarán en la implementación de programas de protección para la especie.ABSTRACTDespite the economic importance of sand bass, Paralabrax maculatofasciatus, little information regarding its reproductive aspects is known. In this study, gonadal maturity stage, biological indexes, proximate gonad composition and sex ratio proportion were determined. A total of 30 wild spotted sand bass were monthly obtained from March 2017 to February 2018. Organisms were measured, weighted and dissected in order to obtain the condition factor (K), hepatosomatic index (IHS) and gonadosomatic index (IGS). A small portion of gonad was preserved to perform the histological procedure, and stained with Harris´ hematoxilineosin technique. The results indicate that somatic indexes were significantly affected (P<0.05) in terms of IHS and IGS. Histological analysis showed the presence of ripe males in April and from October to November, and for females, the presence of developed organisms was observed in April and from October to December. Additionally, the presence of transitional organisms from female to male was observed. The proximate analysis showed the maximum crude fat value in April, which coincides with the lowest moisture value. Sex proportion showed a significant male dominance. These data provide valuable information for the development of protection programs to encourage a sustainable fishery of the species.

Studies on reproductive biology and ecology of blue swimming crab Portunus pelagicus from Chilika Lagoon, Orissa, India

2010 ◽  
Vol 91 (1) ◽  
pp. 257-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Sahoo ◽  
S. Panda ◽  
B.C. Guru
Keyword(s):  
Gonadosomatic Index ◽  
Carapace Width ◽  
Food Habit ◽  
Total Body Weight ◽  
Fish Bone ◽  
Chilika Lagoon ◽  
Portunus Pelagicus ◽  
Commercially Important ◽  
Total Body ◽  
The Relationship

Portunus pelagicus a commercially important crab species found in Chilika lagoon constitutes about 20% of the total crab production. The carapace width (CW) ranges from 4.5–10.5 cm in both the sexes during the study period. The maximum abundance of male was at 6.6 to 7.5 cm CW whereas the females predominate from 6.6 to 9.5 cm CW. The relationship between carapace length (CL) and CW is linear in both sexes which indicates isometric growth. However, the relationship between CL, CW with total body weight (TW) is exponential. The food habit from gut content analysis shows that the species is highly carnivorous and the main food items include prawn carapace and appendages (27.58%), molluscan remaining (21.55%), fish bone (7.75%), seagrass (1.72%), unidentified materials (4.31%) and the mixed food (37.06%). The feeding index was found highest (80.95%) in February whereas it is lowest (60.9%) in June. The mature females are observed from May to July with a peak in July in the lagoon. The highest gonadosomatic index is found in July with an average CW of 10.5 cm. No berried females are found in the study period, which indicates that it did not spawn inside the lagoon and migrates to the sea during the rainy season.

scholarly journals Reproductive Performances and Egg Qualities in African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Broodstocks Supplemented with Curcumin and Thyroxine Hormone

Omni-Akuatika ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
Livana Dethris Rawung ◽  
Damiana Rita Ekastuti ◽  
Muhammad Zairin Junior ◽  
Min Rahminiwati ◽  
Ade Sunarma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Performance ◽  
Egg Quality ◽  
Gonadosomatic Index ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Cholesterol Concentration ◽  
Hepatosomatic Index ◽  
African Catfish ◽  
Hatching Rate ◽  
Significant Difference

An experiment was designed to study the effects of curcumin and thyroxine hormone supplementation in the diet to improve the reproductive performance of catfish broodstock by improving egg quality that eventually increases the production of seedlings. Catfish used in this experiment were supplemented with curcumin and thyroxine hormone through their feeds for 12 weeks. The results showed that there was no significant difference (p > 0.05) in the hepatosomatic index (HSI), gonadosomatic index (GSI), percentage of gonad maturity, total cholesterol concentration in the spawned eggs, high density lipoprotein (HDL) concentration in the spawned eggs, fertilization rate of spawned eggs, and hatching rate of fertilized eggs.  However, there were significant differences (p < 0.05) in the concentration of vitellogenin in the spawned eggs, egg diameter of the spawned eggs, and the triglycerides contents of spawned eggs. It was concluded that curcumin and thyroxine supplementations of African catfish increased vitellogenin concentrations and diameters of spawned eggs that have great potential to improve the reproductive performance.

Small-scale temporal and spatial variation in Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) life history

2003 ◽  
Vol 60 (9) ◽  
pp. 1111-1121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara M McIntyre ◽  
Jeffrey A Hutchings
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass ◽  
Life Histories ◽  
Gadus Morhua ◽  
Atlantic Cod ◽  
Spatial Scales ◽  
Gonadosomatic Index ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Hepatosomatic Index ◽  
Georges Bank ◽  
High Fecundity

Life histories of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) from the Gulf of St. Lawrence south to Georges Bank differ significantly through time and space. Within the Southern Gulf, fecundity per unit body mass differed by more than 40% over short (2 years) and long (42–45 years) periods of time. Significant variation in size-specific fecundity is also evident among populations: Southern Gulf cod produce almost 30% more eggs per unit body mass than those on Georges Bank, whereas fecundity of Scotian Shelf cod is almost half that of cod in Sydney Bight. Compared with those on Georges Bank, Southern Gulf cod life histories are characterized by high fecundity, late maturity, high gonadosomatic index, and large eggs. Relative to the influence of body size, neither temporal nor spatial differences in fecundity can be attributed to physiological condition, as reflected by liver weight, hepatosomatic index, and Fulton's K. Delayed maturity and higher reproductive allotment among Southern Gulf cod can be explained as selection responses to slower growth, higher prereproductive mortality, and fewer lifetime reproductive events. Patterns of covariation in heritable, fitness-related traits suggest the existence of adaptive variation and evolutionarily significant units at spatial scales considerably smaller than the species range in the Northwest Atlantic.

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