Main Title |
Reproductive Rhythmicity of the Atlantic Silverside. |
Author |
Middaugh, D. P. ;
Domey, R. G. ;
Scott, G. I. ;
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CORP Author |
Environmental Research Lab., Gulf Breeze, FL. ;South Carolina Univ., Columbia. |
Year Published |
1984 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/J-84/191; |
Stock Number |
PB85-160166 |
Additional Subjects |
Reproduction(Biology) ;
Fishes ;
South Carolina ;
Estuaries ;
Reprints ;
Atlantic silverside ;
Menidia menidia
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB85-160166 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
9p |
Abstract |
The reproductive periodicity of the Atlantic silverside, Menidia menidia, was studied at two locations on the North Edisto River estuary in South Carolina during March - July of 1976-1978. Spawning runs occurred in the upper intertidal zone and coincided precisely with daytime high tides. Time series analysis of daily changes in the intensity of spawning runs revealed a fortnightly reproductive periodicity. Additional analyses indicated that the observed reproductive rhythmicity in M. menidia may be mediated by a high tide- sunrise cue, that also occurs at fortnightly intervals. |