Inducing Mating and Oviposition of the Warble Flies Hypoderma bovis (L.) and H. lineatum (De Vill.) (Diptera: Oestridae) in Captivity

1961 ◽  
Vol 93 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Weintraub
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Behavior ◽  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Therapeutic Agents ◽  
Controlled Experiments ◽  
Hypoderma Bovis ◽  
In Captivity

Certain investigations of the cattle grubs Hypoderma bovis (L.) and H. lineatum (De Vill.) have been hampered by difficulties in inducing the flies to mate and oviposit in captivity. For example, Parish (1955, 1957) suggested that infesting cattle with standard numbers of grubs would facilitate properly controlled experiments with therapeutic agents, and hc attempted artificial insemination of the female flies toward this objective. In addition, procedures that would induce mating and oviposition in thc laboratory could be used to analyse the reproductive behavior of the flies and the characteiistics of the resulting cattle grub populations.

Reproductive behavior of the blind mole-rat (Spalax ehrenbergi) in a seminatural burrow system

2000 ◽  
Vol 78 (4) ◽  
pp. 570-577 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irit Gazit ◽  
Joseph Terkel
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Behavior ◽  
Spalax Ehrenbergi ◽  
Mole Rat ◽  
Management Protocol ◽  
In Captivity ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Tunnel System ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Significant Factors ◽  
Lengthy Process

The blind mole-rat (Spalax ehrenbergi) is a fossorial mammal that is solitary and highly aggressive in nature. The consequent difficulties of maintaining this species in captivity have hindered attempts to gain insight into its behavior and reproductive biology. This article describes an innovative artificial tunnel system and management protocol that facilitated our study of the reproductive behavior of the blind mole-rat in captivity. The study employed a naturalistic approach that allowed the animals to establish separate territories in a seminatural tunnel system and to become familiar with each other over a period of months. This approach contrasts with previous unsuccessful attempts in which mole-rats were introduced without a period of acclimation to each other or to the experimental set-up. The results reveal that both the length of acquaintance between a pair of mole-rats and their own control of the timing of encounters are the most significant factors in reducing aggression and stress. Courtship in blind mole-rats is a lengthy process during which the animals gradually become accustomed to one another, which leads to a reduction of aggression and the initiation of positive "contact movements," eventually enabling copulation to occur. Minimal disturbance by the researcher and initiation of encounters by the mole-rats themselves appear to be the factors that led to a successful mating, pregnancy, and, 34 days later, to the female giving birth and rearing the pups in captivity.

scholarly journals Description of the reproductive behavior of Symphysodon aequifasciatus (Cichlidae) in captivity

2016 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 433-438 ◽  
Author(s):  
Douglas da Cruz MATTOS ◽  
Rafaela SCRENCI-RIBEIRO ◽  
Leonardo Demier CARDOSO ◽  
Manuel Vazquez Vidal JUNIOR
Keyword(s):  
Parental Care ◽  
Reproductive Behavior ◽  
Amazon Basin ◽  
Color Change ◽  
Biparental Care ◽  
Reproductive Process ◽  
Second Stage ◽  
In Captivity ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Couple Formation

ABSTRACT The blue discus (Symphysodon aequifasciatus) is often sold for ornamental purposes. It is a neotropical cichlid from South America, which is native to the rivers of the Amazon basin of Brazil, Peru and Colombia. The purpose of this study was to characterize the reproductive behavior of S. aequifasciatus and identify features that can later be used by breeders to facilitate the handling and reproduction of this species in captivity. The experiment was divided into two stages: the first dealt with partner selection and couple formation to observe the behaviors of territoriality, pursuing, fleeing, biting, stay, protecting and cleaning of the substrate. The second stage documented mating behavior, nesting and parental care, to observe vibration, spawning, permanence with the offspring, aeration of eggs, cleaning of spawning, color change and shift-taking in parental care. The results of the study allowed identifying disputes for and establishment of territory, as well as the selection and cleaning of the substrate for spawning performed by both sexes. The parental care was observed from spawning in the substrate until the care for the larvae. It was found that the reproductive success of this species is closely linked to biparental care observed during the entire reproductive process and early stages of the hatchings.

scholarly journals Reproductive Behavior of Pacific Cod in Captivity

1996 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 222-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasunori Sakurai ◽  
Tsutomu Hattori
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Behavior ◽  
Pacific Cod ◽  
In Captivity

scholarly journals Reproductive behavior of the marine gastropod Charonia seguenzae (Aradas & Benoit, 1870) in captivity

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
CHRYSA K. DOXA ◽  
ASPASIA STERIOTI ◽  
PASCAL DIVANACH ◽  
MAROUDIO KENTOURI
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Biology ◽  
Collaborative Care ◽  
Reproductive Behavior ◽  
Maternal Care ◽  
Egg Laying ◽  
Marine Gastropod ◽  
Temperature Range ◽  
In Captivity ◽  
Evolutionary Level

The reproductive behavior of the gastropod Charonia seguenzae (Aradas & Benoit, 1870) was studied through the description of 19 copulation and 21 egg laying events of 134 wild individuals. Findings in the present study regarding a part of the reproduction temperature range (20 to 23oC) and the demonstration of maternal care provided important information on their biology, behavior and ecology. Furthermore, observed polyandry by the females and collaborative care of embryonic sacks, were two aspects of the species reproductive biology that pose new questions both at ecological and evolutionary level.

scholarly journals Breeding profiles at the periparturient stage in captive red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) mating naturally or subjected to artificial insemination in Japan

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 299-302
Author(s):  
Minoru Yatu ◽  
Mitsuhiro Sato ◽  
Jin Kobayashi ◽  
Toshihiro Ichijyo ◽  
Hiroshi Satoh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Red Fox ◽  
Clinical Importance ◽  
Red Foxes ◽  
Bovine Semen ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Conception Rates ◽  
In Captivity ◽  
Natural Mating ◽  
Semen Extender

AbstractIntroduction: Breeding profiles at the periparturient stage in red foxes which mated naturally or were subjected to artificial insemination were retrospectively surveyed using 130 vixens during their reproductive seasons of 2012–2017 in Japan. Material and Methods: Natural mating vixens were encouraged a maximum of three times with the same male, while artificial insemination was conducted using frozen-thawed semen with the bovine semen extender as a diluent. Results: With natural mating, conception rates after one, two, and three copulations were 55.8%, 68.0%, and 85.7%, respectively, showing a significant difference between the rates for one and three copulations. Conception rates with artificial insemination were 82.4%. Mean gestation periods were between 52.1 and 53.3 days in all groups. Mean litter sizes were 3.7–4.3 cubs with natural mating, and 4.4 cubs with artificial insemination. Although some sporadic and inconsistent changes in litter sizes were noted between primiparous and multiparous groups, these were of doubtful clinical importance. Conclusion: This is the first report from Japan concerning basic breeding events of red fox vixens in captivity.

The Social and Reproductive Behavior of Tupaia montana in Captivity

1968 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 502 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. W. Sorenson ◽  
C. H. Conaway
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Behavior ◽  
The Social ◽  
In Captivity

scholarly journals Mating behavior of Patagonian octopus (Octopus tehuelchus) under laboratory conditions

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mercedes Berrueta ◽  
Julián A. Desiderio ◽  
Florencia Agliano ◽  
Andrea Victoria López ◽  
Eddie O. Aristizabal Abud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Mating Behavior ◽  
Reproductive Behavior ◽  
Artisanal Fishery ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Northern Area ◽  
Laboratory Conditions ◽  
In Captivity ◽  
Patagonian Coast ◽  
Aquaculture Development

Patagonian octopus (Octopus tehuelchus) is a species that holds an artisanal fishery in the northern area of the Argentine Patagonian coast and has a potential for aquaculture development. This work aimed to characterize the mating behavior of four pairs of Patagonian octopuses under laboratory conditions. Results showed that this species has a complex reproductive behavior. Remarkably, female remained inside her shelter during pre-copula, copulation and intercourse events. Male and female faced by the oral face during sexual intercourse, which lasted 3 to 5 min. The observations will contribute to the better management of the reproductive specimens of the species in captivity.

scholarly journals Couple formation and spawning between two female Discus Fish (Symphysodon aequifasciatus - Cichlidae) in captivity

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-170
Author(s):  
Douglas da Cruz MATTOS ◽  
Rafaela SCRENCI-RIBEIRO ◽  
Leonardo Demier CARDOSO ◽  
Manuel Vazquez Vidal JUNIOR
Keyword(s):  
Embryonic Development ◽  
Reproductive Behavior ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Same Sex Couples ◽  
Cleaning Behavior ◽  
In Captivity ◽  
Ad Libitum ◽  
Couple Formation ◽  
Substrate Cleaning

ABSTRACT In an experiment performed to characterize the reproductive behavior of the discus fish in captivity, couple formation with two females was observed. The observations were carried out in captivity, based on ad libitum methodology. Adult individuals were allowed to naturally form couples. The couple formation was considered when individuals performed the substrate cleaning behavior. Fifteen couples were selected. The eggs of three couples did not initiate embryonic development and became infeasible within three days after spawning. We found that these spawnings belonged to all-female couples. The sex of the individuals in same-sex couples was confirmed through subsequent couple formation and spawning of fertile eggs with known males. Eggs were deposited by one or both females in the same-sex couples. Double spawnings were larger and differentially colored. The motivations that lead individuals of the same sex to form couples in this species are still unknown.

The reproductive behavior of golden monkeys in captivity (Rhinopithecus roxellana roxellana)

Primates ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 135-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renmei Ren ◽  
Kanghui Yan ◽  
Yanjie Su ◽  
Hanjun Qi ◽  
Bing Liang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Behavior ◽  
Rhinopithecus Roxellana ◽  
In Captivity

scholarly journals Spawning of French grunts, Haemulon flavolineatum, in recirculating aquarium systems

PeerJ ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. e9417
Author(s):  
Leah Maurer ◽  
Matthew Dawson ◽  
Larry Boles ◽  
Stacy Knight ◽  
Andrew Stamper
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Wild Population ◽  
Environmental Parameters ◽  
Florida Keys ◽  
Ideal Candidate ◽  
Environmental Manipulation ◽  
Haemulon Flavolineatum ◽  
In Captivity ◽  
Human Care ◽  
French Grunt

Background Because the French grunt, Haemulon flavolineatum, is an ecologically important reef fish prized by both recreational anglers and public aquariums, the wild population requires limits on harvests. Yet, the environmental conditions conducive for French grunt spawning in aquarium settings is not well understood. Therefore, the goal of this study was to document the conditions leading to voluntary spawning and the number of eggs produced by French grunts without the use of hormones or artificial insemination. Methods We hypothesized and verified that it is possible for French grunts to spontaneously spawn in human care. Forty individuals were collected around the Florida Keys and haphazardly stocked in five recirculating seawater systems each containing two 250-L circular tanks. Over the course of 87 days, eggs were collected daily from each system and environmental parameters were monitored. Results Total daily number of eggs released ranged from 0 to 207,644 eggs. Of the observed environmental parameters, temperature and alkalinity had the greatest impact on number of eggs released. This study demonstrates that it is possible for French grunts to reproduce in captivity with little environmental manipulation, thus an ideal candidate to culture for the zoo/aquarium industry.

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