Year: 2009
Type: article
Abstract: The structure and maturation of the male gonad of the Mediterranean vermetid gastropod Dendropoma petraeum are described. Histological sections of the gonads were made throughout development and gonad activity was monitored at regular monthly intervals. During the autumn months the gonad is very small and is surrounded by a large quantity of connective tissue; it becomes more voluminous from December to August, with the highest growth peak in springtime. The stages of spermatogenesis were also observed and described.
DOI: 10.4081/1656
Authors: G D’Ancona Lunetta, F Damiani
Institutions: PAGEPress (Italy), University of Palermo
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,024
OpenAlex ID: W1966863401