Reproductive cycle of the giant reef clam Periglypta multicostata (Sowerby, 1835) (Pelecypoda : Veneridae) at Isla Espiritu Santo, Baja California Sur, Mexico | Health & Environmental Research Online (HERO)

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8658119

Reference Type

Journal Article

Title

Reproductive cycle of the giant reef clam Periglypta multicostata (Sowerby, 1835) (Pelecypoda : Veneridae) at Isla Espiritu Santo, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Author(s)

Garcia-Dominguez, F; Ceballos-Vazquez, BP; Villalejo-Fuerte, M; Arellano-Martinez, M

Year

1998

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Journal

Journal of Shellfish Research
ISSN: 0730-8000
EISSN: 1943-6319

Volume

Issue

Page Numbers

1009-1013

Web of Science Id

WOS:000079628200014

Abstract

The reproductive cycle of Periglypta multicostata (S.), was studied at Isla Espiritu Santo, Gulf of California, Mexico, from October 1992 to December 1993. The reproductive activity was present throughout the study period, except in February 1993, nevertheless a distinct seasonality was observed with three distinct peaks of spawning activity. A clear relationship between spawning and temperature or photosynthetic pigments concentration was not observed. Spawning occurs all year, but at a lower rate in the months with the lowest water temperatures.

Keywords

reproductive cycle; gametogenesis; bivalves; Veneridae; Periglypta