Size composition, growth and sexual maturity of Callinectes latimanus (Rath.) in two Ghanaian lagoons |
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| Authors: | ERIC A KWEI |
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| Institution: | Fishery Research Unit, Tema, Ghana |
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| Abstract: | Blue crabs Callinectes latimanus (Rath.) trapped from two lagoons were sexed, measured and weighed. The eggs of the mature females were counted to determine fecundity, and the spermatophores of the males were counted to determine the size of sexual maturity. Sizes at maturity of both male and female crabs were determined. The methods employed and the results are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | crabs bimodality modes Mukwe lagoon Sakume lagoon carapace width abdomen abdominal segment spermatophores eggs growth and sexual maturity |
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