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That most crustaceans have to cope with both somatic growth and ovarian
growth in adult life is often overlooked. There is little uniformity in the
strategy of programming of these two high- energy consuming processes
within the Crustacea, and indeed more patterns may exist than we have
described. Groups using the same strategy may show some uniformity in
their relative dependence on specific hormones controlling growth and
reproduction. Thus, in crustaceans in which somatic growth and ovarian
growth are scheduled as antagonistic events, somatic-growth-promoting
hormones may either restrain in release of reproductive hormone(s) or
restrict gonadal responsiveness to reproductive hormone(s) and vice versa.
In crustaceans in which somatic growth and ovarian growth are
synergistically programmed, reproductive hormone(s) are not likely to evoke
a somatic-growth restraining influence. Another aspect that must be
critically examined in future studies is the precise role of eyestalk
hormone(s) (GIH?) on ovarian growth. Are GIH and MIH the same
hormone? Is GIH inhibitory or restrainatory?
Vitellogenin (Vg) synthesis in cultured tissues was analyzed
biochemically in Kuruma prawn, Penaeus japonicus . Ovary
and hepatopancreas dissected fromearly vitellogenic females
were incubated in vitro in lobster Ringer containing
super(14)C-amino acids. The synthesis of total protein and Vg
was assayed by the radioactivity incorporated into precipitates
with trichloroacetic acid and anti-vitellin (Vn)-serum,
respectively. The ovary and hepatopancreas incorporated
radioactivity into the protein synthesized in vitro. Protein
synthesized by the ovary and precipitated with anti-Vn-serum
was shown by electrophoresis and fluorography to consist of
two radioactive polypeptides corresponding to the components
of Vg. The protein synthesized by the hepatopancreas in vitro
did not show any precipitin line against anti-Vn-serum. The
results indicate that the ovary is the site of Vg synthesis in
kuruma prawn
Changes in weight and water content of the hepatopancreas and ovary of Crangon
crangon are described in relation to body weight and ovarian development.
Percentage of water content of the organs in relation to ovarian stage was
determined for 43 females; organ wet weight data were obtained fromanother 137
animals. All stages of gonadal development (oogenesis, previtellogenesis,
vitellogenesis, and depleted) were represented in the sample population of
ovigerous, nonovigerous, and postovigerous females. The ovary and
hepatopancreas progress through cycles of progressive and retrogressive changes
in weight and volume which are characterized by a phase shift between the two
organs. This resembles a Volterra-Lotka system, for which equations were derived.
Wet weight of the ovary increases by 69% through previtellogenesis, and by 282%
frompre- to secondary vitellogenesis. This represents an increase of 5.5% of body
weight occupied by the ovary during development. The hepatopancreas nearly
doubles in size fromearly oogonial development through previtellogenesis, but
decreases markedly during vitellogenesis. The net result is an increase froma
minimumvalue of 4% to a combined organ volume occupying 9.5% of total body
weight when the ovary is full vitellogenic. Increase in ovarian mass during
development is not due to water increase. Water content decreases from> 70% in
immature ovaries to 46% in vitellogenic organs. The hepatopancreas also loses
water, but to a lesser extent: from73% in oogenic individuals to 67% in vitellogenic
anima
Haefner,P.A.J .; Spaargaren,D.H.1993. Interactions of ovary and hepatopancreas
during the reproductive cycle of Crangon crangon (L.). 1. Weight and volume
relationships.J .CRUST.BIOL. 13(3):523-531
Final oocyte maturation, spawning, mating, and their interrelationships, differ
significantly between open-thelycumand closed-thelycumspecies of penaeid
shrimp. In open-thelycumspecies, mating occurs some 2 h before final oocyte
maturation and spawning, following vitellogenesis, but precedes vitellogenesis
in closed-thelycumspecies. Final maturation and spawning of commercially
reared penaeid shrimp are often induced by factors such as temperature
shock, filtration of seawater or darkness. In addition to these factors, mating
behaviour and spermatophore transfer directly trigger final maturation and
spawning in species with an open thelycum. Final maturation and spawning
are also induced by seawater irradiated with ultraviolet light in Penaeus
japonicus and by diets containing EPA (a precursor of prostaglandin) and
vitamin E in P. monodon. These findings suggest that final maturation and
spawning may be induced by prostaglandin(s), that originate fromEPA and
whose secretion is stimulated by water borne products of UV irradiation
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