The MEDITS maturity scales as a useful tool for investigating the reproductive traits of key species in the Mediterranean Sea

The MEDITS maturity scales as a useful tool for investigating the reproductive traits of key species in the Mediterranean Sea

Maturity is one of the most important biological parameters used in stock assessment programmes. Indeed, the macroscopic stage of gonadal development is an essential feature in estimating the maturity ogive and spawning stock biomass. It is also useful for determining the spawning season of a specie...

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Main Authors: Maria Cristina Follesa, Blondine Agus, Andrea Bellodi, Rita Cannas, Francesca Capezzuto, Loredana Casciaro, Alessandro Cau, Danila Cuccu, Marilena Donnaloia, Ulla Fernandez-Arcaya, Vita Gancitano, Palma Gaudio, Martina Francesca Marongiu, Antonello Mulas, Paola Pesci, Cristina Porcu, Ilaria Rossetti, Letizia Sion, Maria Vallisneri, Pierluigi Carbonara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas 2019-12-01
Series:Scientia Marina
Subjects:
medits maturity scales
reproduction
fish
cephalopods
crustaceans
mediterranean sea
Online Access:http://scientiamarina.revistas.csic.es/index.php/scientiamarina/article/view/1837

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