Article: Effects of temperature regime on broodstock conditioning of Ruditapes decussatus.(Report)

KEY WORDS: broodstock, clam, hatchery, conditioning, Ruditapes decussatus, temperature

INTRODUCTION

The clam, Ruditapes decussatus is most preferred by consumers in Galicia (NW Spain) and also the most valuable. Culture of this marine bivalve is clearly limited by the availability of seed (juveniles). There are obvious advantages to manipulating the gonadal cycle and spawning period of the clams so that adults can be spawned either earlier or later than occurs naturally. This would allow for a more efficient use of larval and nursery systems by extending the period when larvae are available. Clam gonads ripen naturally as ambient water temperature and ...

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