ISSN:
1573-5133
Keywords:
Papermill effluent
;
Plant sterols
;
Microbial degradation
;
Masculinization
;
Gonopodium
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Synopsis Female mosquitofish,Gambusia affinis affinis, were masculinized by exposure to degradation products (presumably steroids) of the plant sterol, stigmastanol. Masculinization was indicated by the induction of a male-like gonopodium in each specimen. The morphogenetic stages of gonopodial development are discussed as are the anatomical specializations produced in the mature gonopodial tip.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00001609
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