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FEMINISATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-12-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
  • Aquaculture
DEF

The modification of gender of a male fish (at hatching) by hormonal or genetic means.

OBS

For example, the administration of estrogens produces fish with ovaries and female sex characters.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
  • Aquaculture
DEF

Modification du sexe d'un poisson mâle (à l'éclosion) par des hormones ou des moyens génétiques.

OBS

Par exemple, l'administration d'œstrogènes provoque le développement d'ovaires et de caractères sexuels femelles.

Spanish

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