Dynamics of the Reproductive Cycle of Two Cerastoderma edule Populations (Óbidos and Ria Formosa Lagoons) along with Their Nutrient Storage and Utilization Strategy

• Published in: Fishes Vol. 8; no. 7; p. 353
• Main Authors: Joaquim, Sandra, Matias, Ana Margarete, Moura, Paula, Trindade, Beatriz, Gaspar, Miguel B., Baptista, Teresa, Matias, Domitília
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.07.2023
• Subjects: Acidification; Aquaculture; biochemical composition; Cerastoderma edule; Chlorophyll; Chlorophyll a; Coasts; condition index; Economic importance; Environmental conditions; Environmental factors; Gametes; Gametogenesis; Glycogen; Histology; Laboratories; Lagoons; Lipids; Mollusks; Nutrient utilization; Physiology; Polyculture (aquaculture); Portuguese populations; Reproduction; Reproductive cycle; Sea surface; Sea surface temperature; Seasonal variations; Shellfish fisheries; Spawning; Spring; Storage; Surface temperature; Portugal

The reproductive performance knowledge of economically important bivalves is essential to establish better shellfishery management measures and aquaculture programs. The reproductive cycle, as well as the nutrient storage and utilization of two Portuguese Cerastoderma edule populations from Óbidos a...