Basant K. Tiwary, R. Kirubagaran, Arun Kumar Ray
Abstract
Gonadosomatic index (IG) and germ cell numbers in seminiferous tubules were significantly reduced in triploid male catfish compared with diploids. Triploid females had lower IG than diploids, with atretic follicles in their ovaries during prespawning and spawning phases.
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Gonadosomatic index (IG) and germ cell numbers in seminiferous tubules were significantly reduced in triploid male catfish compared with diploids. Triploid females had lower IG than diploids, with atretic follicles in their ovaries during prespawning and spawning phases.
Key concepts: Heteropneustes fossilis, Biology, Gonadosomatic Index, Catfish, Development of the gonads, Ovary, Germ cell, Zoology