Sh. Tan et Z. Yasin, The reproduction cycle of Tridacna squamosa and Tridacna maxima in Rengis Island (Tioman Island), Malaysia, J SHELLFISH, 19(2), 2000, pp. 963-966
Hypodermic extraction of gonadal materials was taken from Tidacna squamosa
and Tridacna maxima populations on Rengis Island (south east of Malaysia in
the South China Sea) at approximately monthly intervals between March 1996
and April 1997 to investigate the seasonality of reproduction. A spawning
season extending over several months was indicated for both species. The in
fluence of environmental factors such as temperature and salinity on the re
productive cycle of these two species are discussed.