Sequential hermaphroditism in Manila clam Ruditapes philippinarum (Bivalvia: Veneridae)

The rate of sex reversal in the Manila clam Ruditapes philippinarum was 19.0%. The male to female sex reversal ratio was 21.1%, which was higher than the female to male sex reversal ratio of 12.9%. Based on our results, R. philippinarum is confirmed to be a sequential hermaphrodite.

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Invertebrate reproduction & development 2013-09, Vol.57 (3), p.185-188
Main Authors: Lee, Jung Sick, Park, Ji Seon, Shin, Yun Kyung, Lee, Yeon Gyu, Park, Jung Jun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
females
hermaphroditism
males
Manila clam
Ruditapes philippinarum
sex ratios
sex reversal
Citations: Items that this one cites
Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:The rate of sex reversal in the Manila clam Ruditapes philippinarum was 19.0%. The male to female sex reversal ratio was 21.1%, which was higher than the female to male sex reversal ratio of 12.9%. Based on our results, R. philippinarum is confirmed to be a sequential hermaphrodite.
ISSN:2157-0272
0792-4259
2157-0272
DOI:10.1080/07924259.2012.717109