The reproduction cycle of Tridacna squamosa and Tridacna maxima in Rengis Island (Tioman Island), Malaysia

Authors
Tan, SH Yasin, Z
Citation
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
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Aquatic Sciences
Journal title
JOURNAL OF SHELLFISH RESEARCH
ISSN journal
07308000 → ACNP
Volume
19
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
963 - 966
Database
ISI
SICI code
0730-8000(200012)19:2<963:TRCOTS>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
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.