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The ovarian morphology of Scorpaena notata shows a specialized mode of oviparity
Authors:M Muñoz  M Casadevall  S Bonet
Institution:Departament de Ciècies Ambientais, Universitat de Girona, Campus de Montilivi, E-17071 Girona, Spain;Departament de Biologia, Universitat de Girona, Campus de Montilivi, E-17071 Girona, Spain
Abstract:Scorpaena notata is an oviparous species with external fertilization that deposits its eggs in a gelatinous matrix. The internal epithelium of the ovarian wall is chiefly responsible for the production of this matrix, which is particularly abundant and viscous during the spawning period. The oocytes lack lipid droplets, so flotation and transport of the eggs is probably accomplished by means of the matrix that surrounds them. The ovarian stroma is situated along the centre of the gonad and the developing oocytes are connected to it by peduncles. The paucity and small size of the cortical alveoli of the oocytes are notable, as is the thinness of the zona radiata. These are characteristics that would be typical of viviparous species. The histological and ultrastructural observations lead to the conclusion that this species presents a type of oviparity more highly specialized than that of the majority of teleosts.
Keywords:Teleostei              Scorpaena notata            ovarian morphology  oogenesis  ovuliparity
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