The structure and function of the androgenic gland in Cherax destructor (Decapoda: Parastacidae)

Aquaculture

Volumn 171, Issue 1-2, 1999, Pages 135-148

  Fowler, Robin J ^a   Leonard, Brian V ^a  

^a RMIT UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Androgenic; Cherax; Endocrinology; Sex reversal

Indexed keywords

EID: 0033557330     PISSN: 00448486     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0044-8486(98)00416-5     Document Type: Article

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