Egg Re-Absorption Cycle

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Here are a few -
Eaton, R.C., R.D. Farley. 1974. Spawning cycle and egg production of
zebrafish, Brachydanio rerio in the laboratory. Copeia 1974(1):195-204.
Hisaoka, K.K., C.F. Firlet. 1962. Ovarian cycle and egg production in the
zebrafish, Brachydanio rerio. Copeia 1962:788-792.


Christian Lawrence
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Karp Family Research Laboratories 06-004B
One Blackfan Circle
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Tel: 617.355.9041
Fax: 617.355.9064

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From: Meghan Nesler [mailto:[Only registered users see links. ]]
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2005 2:06 PM
To: [Only registered users see links. ]
Subject: RE: Egg Re-Absorption Cycle

Hi Christian,

Thank you for the very helpful information - do you know off-hand of any
specific literature where I could find more details on this?

Many thanks,
Meghan

Subject: RE: Egg Re-Absorption Cycle
males, other females, etc.), and upon the individual, but at 28.5C, fed
3X day with
ovarian cycle is around 5-7 days. You can find this in the literature
(with a little digging), as well. The eggs will either be reabsorbed or
released during the next spawning event. They can also build up and
block cloaca (i.e., egg-bound females).
female zebrafish before being reabsorbed if she is not able to release
the egg through spawning?

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