Effects of temperature on oocyte development and regression of mudskipper (Periophthalmus modestus)

Takushima M., Kobayashi M., Shiota T., Higuchi T., Soyano K.

Published date: July 2008
Volume: 32
Number: 2 suppl.
Pagination: 196
Publisher: Société Française d'Ichtyologie
doi: https://doi.org/10.26028/cybium/2008-322SP-087
Abstract

This study showed that oocyte development of pre-vitellogenic mudskipper is induced by a rise in temperature. However, high temperature caused ovarian regression in mature individuals.

Keywords: Mudskipper - Oocyte development - Regression - Temperature
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