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Title: Hypoosmoregulation in an anadromous teleost: influence of sex and maturation. Author: McCormick SD, Naiman RJ. Journal: J Exp Zool; 1985 May; 234(2):193-8. PubMed ID: 3998678. Abstract: Salinity tolerance and hypoosmoregulatory ability of anadromous brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) were investigated in relation to sex and state of maturation. Seawater survival of mature males was significantly poorer than that of females or immature males. Lowered salinity tolerance of adult males became acute during the autumn photoperiod (normal spawning period) when the gonadosomatic index was high. Plasma [Cl-], [Mg2+], osmolarity and hematocrit were significantly higher in mature males after transfer to seawater, relative to mature females. It is postulated that reduced adult male hypoosmoregulatory ability explains skewed sex ratios in anadromous brook trout populations and may limit the extent of brook trout anadromy.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]