The study of reproduction biology of gilthed seabream (Sparus aurata L.) in the Syrian Coast

This study has been done on Sparus aurata (Sparidae). Fish samples (297 individuals) were collected along the Syrian Coast from March 2012 to February 2014. Total length (T) was 15 - 31 cm, and the total weight (W) was 53,1 - 410,34 g. The study of gonado somatic index (GSI) showed that the reproduction period was between November and February with a maturity peak in January (3.98±0.97)% for females ,and in December (2.19±0.29)% for males. In addition, the length at the first sexual maturity was (21.5 cm) and (22.5 cm) for males and females respectively. The results of the hepato somatic index (HSI) was compatible with the surrounding environmental and physiological changes which resulted from the change of sexual activity during the reproductive cycle. Fecundity showed a wide range for a given length, there was a linear relationship between the absolute fecundity and each of length groups and total weight. Relative fecundity was (567896-849362) egg per 1kg body weight. The frequency distribution of eggs diameters revealed the presence of one peak, and the eggs diameter during the reproduction period ranged from 0.05 to 0.3mm.

Study of Morphometric gonads maturity stages and determination reproductive period for Saddled bream (Oblada melanura L.) in the coastal waters of Tartous

This study has been carried out on Saddled bream , from the family of Sparidae, which was caught from the coastal waters of Tartous province. The results showed that, Saddled bream reached at the fifth stage of sexual maturity during April and May for males and females, and the study of the sexual maturity index GSI confirmed these results.

Effect of Early Exposure of Dimethoate on Reproductive Potential in Swiss Male Mice

This study was done to evaluate reproductive potential of male mice following early exposure to dimethoate. Thirty-six Swiss albino male mice were divided into three groups of twelve mice each: first group injected intraperitoneally with distilled water, and used as a control group, while second and third groups injected with dimethoate at doses of 0.1 and 0.2 ml dimethoate/100 ml distilled water, respectively for 7 days. At the end of experiment, the mice were weighed and then were killed. Testis and epididymis weights were recorded, sperm parameters were evaluated.