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Adhesive structures in the eggs of Corydoras aeneus (Gill, 1858; Callichthyidae)
Author(s) -
Huysentruyt F.,
Adriaens D.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
journal of fish biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.672
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1095-8649
pISSN - 0022-1112
DOI - 10.1111/j.0022-1112.2005.00647.x
Subject(s) - biology , catfish , zoology , anatomy , fish <actinopterygii> , fishery
The surface structure of the eggs of the catfish Corydoras aeneus was examined and showed to be a unique pattern among teleosts. The surface was covered with small protuberances, which resemble attaching‐filaments of teleost eggs. Eggs were, however, found to be very adhesive and since the species is known to inhabit turbid waters, this rare egg attachment mode could well be related to these environmental conditions.