Chapter 13. Photoperiodicity, Rhythmicity and Endocrinology of Reproduction in the Snail Lymnaea stagnalis
- Ruth Porter,
- Geralyn M. Collins
Published Online: 30 MAY 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470720851.ch13
Copyright © 1984 Ciba Foundation
Book Title
Ciba Foundation Symposium 104 - Photoperiodic Regulation of Insect and Molluscan Hormones
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How to Cite
Joosse, J. (2008) Photoperiodicity, Rhythmicity and Endocrinology of Reproduction in the Snail Lymnaea stagnalis, in Ciba Foundation Symposium 104 - Photoperiodic Regulation of Insect and Molluscan Hormones (eds R. Porter and G. M. Collins), John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470720851.ch13
Publication History
- Published Online: 30 MAY 2008
- Published Print: 1 JAN 1984
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Print ISBN: 9780272797518
Online ISBN: 9780470720851
- Summary
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Keywords:
- photoperiodicity;
- rhythmicity;
- endocrinology;
- lymnaea stagnalis;
- sexual maturation
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
Structure and Functioning of the Reproductive System
Endocrine Control of Female Reproductive Activity
Effects of Photoperiod
Spontaneous Egg Laying and Reactivity to Cdch in Snails Living in Field Conditions
Photoperiodic Effects on the CDC
Rhythmicity
Gonadal Steroid Synthesis
Diurnal Activity of the Albumen Gland
Ovipository Activity
References
Discussion