Gametogenesis and reproductive behavior in the echinoid Lytechinus variegatus

Gametogenesis and behavior facilitating reproduction were studied in the echinoid Lytechinus variegatus (Lamark 1816), found off Key Biscayne, Florida, during 1993. Oocyte diameters and qualitative staging of gonad sections indicated a sustained peak in reproductive state from April to June followed by a decrease in reproductive state by August and a shorter reproductive peak by November. Ripe females censused during both reproductive seasons showed substantial variation in oocyte size suggesting that sporadic, small scale spawning events commonly occur in this population.

This manuscript is available at http://www.int-res.com/ and may be cited as: McCarthy, D. A., & Young, C. M. (2002). Gametogenesis and reproductive behavior in the echinoid Lytechinus variegatus. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 233, 157-168. doi:10.3354/meps233157

Florida Atlantic University. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute contribution #1402.

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2002

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2002

DOI

10.3354/meps233157

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2002

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FADT3350888

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Attributed name: Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

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McCarthy, D. A.

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http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3350888

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Gametogenesis and reproductive behavior in the echinoid Lytechinus variegatus

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http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3350888

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Inter-Research Science Center
2002
single unit

Title

Gametogenesis and reproductive behavior in the echinoid Lytechinus variegatus

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Gametogenesis and reproductive behavior in the echinoid Lytechinus variegatus