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Variations in the reproductive investment of a venerid bivalve, Callista chione

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 June 2019

Ariadna Purroy ,
Filip Bukša ,
Sanja Puljas  and
Melita Peharda
Ariadna Purroy*
Affiliation:
Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Split, Croatia
Filip Bukša
Affiliation:
Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Split, Croatia
Sanja Puljas
Affiliation:
Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Split, Split, Croatia
Melita Peharda
Affiliation:
Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Split, Croatia
*
Author for correspondence: Ariadna Purroy, E-mail: ariadna.purroy@gmail.com
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Abstract

Understanding variations in the reproductive cycle of commercial and ecologically important bivalve species is essential to address fisheries management and climate oscillation issues. Spatial and temporal trends in the reproductive cycle of Callista chione were analysed using standard histological procedures and gonadosomatic index (GSI) for two consecutive years at two coastal sites in the Adriatic Sea. Reproductive output and fecundity were analysed quantitatively to gain better insight into the seasonal energy balance with respect to gametogenesis. A seawater temperature difference of ~4°C between the two sites likely influenced the onset and duration of spawning. At Cetina (milder temperatures), spawning was prolonged and occurred between spring and July, whereas at Pag there was only one main spawning peak in July. Both histology and GSI showed similar trends, indicating GSI to be a reliable method for analysing the main characteristics of the reproductive cycle. Conversely, the use of the body mass index (BMI) as an indicator of gonad development should be addressed carefully. Intraspecific variation in energy allocation between populations suggested life strategies modified to different habitat conditions. A higher reproductive investment and output in the Pag population directed gonadal resorption to ensure the generation of a new cycle, whereas the higher fecundity at the Cetina site indicated the production of gonads from newly available food. These results suggest successful physiological acclimatization to recent increasing temperatures.

Keywords

BivalvesCallista chionecoastal watersfecunditygonadosomatic indexreproductive cyclereproductive outputtemperature
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Research Article
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Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom , Volume 99 , Issue 7 , November 2019 , pp. 1579 - 1589
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Copyright © Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 2019 

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