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»FAKE« SPAWNING OF THE MUSKY OCTOPUS, Eledone moschata (LAMARCK, 1798), IN EXPERIMENTAL CONDITIONS

D. Valić

Sažetak

Musky octopus, Eledone moschata is widespread in the Mediterranean on various bottom types. Although it is common in fishery landings its ecology is still poorly known. The life span of this species is up to two years. Females can spawn in wide period, ranging from couple of days to few months. This study was designed as an attempt to culture octopus paralarvae and to determine food requirements of the newly hatched individuals. »Fake« spawning in experimental conditions was observed. Condition of eggs in the laboratory together with behaviour of the female during this experiment is described.

Ključne riječi

spawning; E. moschata; octopus; behaviour

Hrčak ID:

4650

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/4650

Datum izdavanja:

30.6.2005.

Podaci na drugim jezicima: hrvatski

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