A case of simultaneous hermaphroditism in the azorean endemic limpet patella candei gomesii (mollusca Patellogastropoda), a gonochoristic species

Luís Cunha, Gustavo m. Martins, AndrÉ Amaral, Armindo Rodrigues*

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Abstract

A case of simultaneous hermaphroditism was observed in Patella candei gomesii, an Azorean endemic species, which has been considered a gonochoristic species. Here we show that simultaneous hermaphroditism can occur within the family Patellidae.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)203-205
Number of pages3
JournalInvertebrate Reproduction and Development
Volume50
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2007
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Azores
  • Gonochoristic
  • Limpets
  • Simultaneous hermaphroditic

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