<b>Ovarian histology and fecundity in the evaluation of the reproduction of the invasive species <i>Serrasalmus marginatus</i> (Characidae) on a neotropical floodplain

The construction of the Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant in 1982 led to the formation of a reservoir, which, in turn, leveled the waters of the Paraná River by flooding the geographic barrier Salto de Sete Quedas. This allowed the piranha Serrasalmus marginatus to invade and colonize the upper Paran...

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Main Authors: Gabriele Sauthier Romano de Melo, Herick Soares de Santana, Claudenice Dei Tos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Estadual de Maringá 2017-09-01
Series:Acta Scientiarum : Biological Sciences
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Online Access:http://periodicos.uem.br/ojs/index.php/ActaSciBiolSci/article/view/33021