Spermiogenesis in the vermetid gastropod Dendropoma petraeum (Gastropoda, Prosobranchia)

The structure and maturation of the male gonad of the Mediterranean vermetid gastropod Dendropoma petraeum are described. Histological sections of the gonads were made throughout development and gonad activity was monitored at regular monthly intervals. During tha autumn monts the gonad is very smal...

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Main Authors: G D’Ancona Lunetta, F Damiani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2009-12-01
Series:European Journal of Histochemistry
Online Access:https://www.ejh.it/index.php/ejh/article/view/1656