Reproductive Biology and Spawning Pattern of Oyster Magallana bilineata in Mengkabong Bay, Sabah, Malaysia
Joanna W. Doinsing,
Sujjat Al-Azad,
Julian Ransangan
Abstract:Magallana bilineata is a commercially important oyster species in Malaysia. Despite its economic significance, the biology and ecology of this species, particularly its reproductive cycle, are poorly understood in the region. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the reproductive cycle of M. bilineata in Mengkabong Bay, Tuaran, Sabah and its correlation with environmental factors. A total of 105 oyster specimens were collected and examined to determine the sex ratio, gonad developmental stages, maturity i… Show more
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