ISSN:
1432-1793
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Changes in the biochemical composition of the ovary of Nephrops norvegicus (L.) were examined throughout maturation at stations with fast and slow growing individuals in Scottish waters and in the Mediterranean. Ovary index (ovary wt:total body wt) increased significantly with maturation. Lipid, protein and water content of the ovary increased with maturation, while carbohydrate content decreased. Similar changes were also identified in the hepatopancreas. Significant spatial differences in ovary and hepatopancreas composition were identified, which may be related to whole-body growth rate. The ovary maturation scale commonly used for N. norvegicus was shown to reflect biochemically distinct stages in ovary development.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002270050191
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