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<p>One of the economically important species is <italic>Penaeus kerathurus</italic> (Forskål, 1755), which is widespread in the Mediterranean ecosystem. This paper presents results of research on reproductive biology of <italic>Penaeus kerathurus</italic> in the Sea of Marmara. A total of 1404 specimens were dissected to determine the maturity stages, reproduction time, and length at first reproduction. The female-to-male ratio was 1:0.9. A high percentage of mature females was determined in April, May and July. Moreover, the value of the gonadosomatic index (GSI) decreased after July. The spawning period was observed between April and July, and its intensity increased in July. The carapace length at first sexual maturity was determined to be 39 mm.</p>
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One of the economically important species is Penaeus kerathurus (Forskål, 1755), which is widespread in the Mediterranean ecosystem. This paper presents results of research on reproductive biology of Penaeus kerathurus in the Sea of Marmara. A total of 1404 specimens were dissected to determine the maturity stages, reproduction time, and length at first reproduction. The female-to-male ratio was 1:0.9. A high percentage of mature females was determined in April, May and July. Moreover, the value of the gonadosomatic index (GSI) decreased after July. The spawning period was observed between April and July, and its intensity increased in July. The carapace length at first sexual maturity was determined to be 39 mm.

Reproductive biology of <italic>Penaeus kerathurus</italic> (Forskål, 1775) (Decapoda: Penaeidae) in the Sea of Marmara, Turkey

Department of Marine Science and Technology

Oceanological and Hydrobiological Studies

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Reproductive biology of  (Forskål, 1775) (Decapoda: Penaeidae) in the Sea of Marmara, Turkey

One of the economically important species is Penaeus kerathurus (Forskål, 1755), which is widespread in the Mediterranean ecosystem. This paper presents...

Reproductive biology of Penaeus kerathurus (Forskål, 1775) (Decapoda: Penaeidae) in the Sea of Marmara, Turkey

Article Category: Original research paper

Published Online: Mar 21, 2021

Page range: 33 - 37

Received: Aug 26, 2020

Accepted: Oct 14, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/oandhs-2021-0004

Keywords
caramote prawn, Sea of Marmara, gonadosomatic index, first reproduction length

© 2021 Mukadder Arslan Ihsanoglu et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Reproductive biology of Penaeus kerathurus (Forskål, 1775) (Decapoda: Penaeidae) in the Sea of Marmara, Turkey

Article Category: Original research paper

Published Online: Mar 21, 2021

Page range: 33 - 37

Received: Aug 26, 2020

Accepted: Oct 14, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/oandhs-2021-0004

Keywordscaramote prawn, Sea of Marmara, gonadosomatic index, first reproduction length

© 2021 Mukadder Arslan Ihsanoglu et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
caramote prawn, Sea of Marmara, gonadosomatic index, first reproduction length