The reproductive biology of Diplodus sargus sargus in the Gulf of Tunis (central Mediterranean)

The sexual activity of Diplodus sargus sargus in the Gulf of Tunis takes place from January to May. Spawning occurs in spring (March to May), as the water temperature rises from 15 to 18°C, just after the winter minimum. The spawning period increases as the latitude decreases. The overall male to fe...

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Main Authors: Nejla Mouine, Patrice Francour, Mohamed-Hédi Ktari, Nadia Chakroun-Marzouk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas 2007-09-01
Series:Scientia Marina
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Online Access:http://scientiamarina.revistas.csic.es/index.php/scientiamarina/article/view/51