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First record of female germ cells in the testis of a wild Mediterranean northern bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus L. 1758

R. Caprioli; C. Costa; E. Cataldi; C. Boglione; S. Cataudella
Journal of Fish Biology · Vol. 71, Issue 2 · pp. 620-622 · 2007

Abstract

The presence of female germ cells was observed in the central portion of the testis of a Mediterranean northern bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus , 2250 mm fork length and 217 kg. This is the first report of intersex in this species.

Bibliographic Information

JournalJournal of Fish Biology
PublisherWiley
Publication Date2007-08-01
Publication Year2007
Volume71
Issue2
Pages620-622
Document TypeJournal Article
Print ISSN0022-1112
eISSN1095-8649
DOI10.1111/j.1095-8649.2007.01509.x
SubjectGeneral Aquaculture, Fisheries & Fish Science

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