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Determination of spermatological properties of male Liza abu (Heckel, 1843) in Atatürk Dam Lake, Şanlıurfa

Fish Physiology and Biochemistry volume 34, pages 71–76 (2008)Cite this article

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The aim of this study was to determine the spermatological characteristics in male L. abu during the spawning season. Semen was collected weekly by abdominal massage from 26 males in March. In collected semen, volume, motility, duration of motility, concentration and pH were determined. In the L. abu sperm, volume (μl), motility (%), duration of motility (s), concentration (×109/ml), and pH values were found 45.76 ± 3.55, 54.25 ± 2.93, 330.15 ± 37.92, 4.27 ± 0.40 and 7.87 ± 0.05, respectively. A correlation was found between semen volume and semen pH. Semen volume and the duration of sperm motility were higher in the 2nd and 3rd sampling dates than in the 1st and 4th sampling dates (P < 0.05; P < 0.01, respectively). Neither sperm motility nor sperm concentration was affected by sampling dates. Major changes in semen pH were observed in the 4th sampling date (P < 0.001). The Pearson correlation test presented significant relationships with the duration of motility, semen volume, and motility. Semen pH values were significantly correlated with the sperm concentration and semen volume. Sperm concentration was inversely correlated with semen volume. Sperm motility and duration significantly correlated with total weight. Total length significantly correlated with the duration of motility and total weight. In conclusion, these characteristics represent a valuable baseline dataset for establishing a semen quality standard and provide background information that may be useful for assisted breeding programs in this species.

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  1. Department of Fisheries, Bozova Vocational School, Harran University, Bozova, Sanlıurfa, 63850, Turkey

    Erdinç Şahinöz & Zafer Doğu

  2. Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Harran University, Yenisehir, Sanlıurfa, 63300, Turkey

    Faruk Aral

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Şahinöz, E., Aral, F. & Doğu, Z. Determination of spermatological properties of male Liza abu (Heckel, 1843) in Atatürk Dam Lake, Şanlıurfa. Fish Physiol Biochem 34, 71–76 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10695-007-9148-3

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Keywords

  • Mullet
  • Liza abu
  • Sperm
  • Spawning season
  • Atatürk Dam Lake

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