An unusual finding of Sepietta oweniana (Cephalopoda: Sepiolidae) egg clutch
oleh: Danila Cuccu, Marco Mereu, Rita Cannas, Sandro Marcias, Angelo Cau, Patrizia Jereb
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Consejo Superior de Investigaciones CientÃficas 2010-09-01 |
Deskripsi
An unusual finding of Sepietta oweniana egg clutch at 544 m depth is described within an updating study of the reproductive aspects of the species in Sardinian waters. Egg species identity was determined by genetic analysis and morphological and biometrical data of the eggs, embryos and one newly hatched specimen are reported and discussed. Illustrations of the eggs, spermatophores and spermatangia by photographic material are also included. Data on bathymetric distribution and sexual maturity are reported and compared with data already available for the species in other geographical areas of distribution.