Stimulation Of Spawning And Crossfertilization Between American And Japanese Oysters
Galtsoff, P.S.; Smith, R.O., 1932: Stimulation Of Spawning And Crossfertilization Between American And Japanese Oysters. Science 76(1973): 371-372
Both Ostrea virginica and O. gigas were stimulated by the sperm or eggs of either sp. This may indicate that the sexual products of both spp. possess similar active principles which induce the spawning reactions. Eggs of both spp. were easily fertilized by either sperm, ensuing development resulting in apparently normal straight hinge larvae. Comparison with controls showed no increased mortality among the hybrids.