Sperm characteristics in perch Perca fluviatilis L.

Authors: Wirtz; Steinmann

Source: Journal of Fish Biology, Volume 68, Number 6, June 2006 , pp. 1896-1902(7)

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Abstract:

Sperm densities in perch Perca fluviatilis males showed a positive correlation with the amount of stripped milt. Sperm flagellum length did not correlate with body mass, but a significant correlation between flagellum length and the total number of sperm produced was found.

Keywords: flagellum length; Perca fluviatilis; perch; sperm density; sperm limitation

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8649.2006.01065.x

Affiliations: 1: Zoologisches Museum der Universität Zürich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland

Publication date: 2006-06-01