| Literature DB >> 17787564 |
Abstract
Female Octopus hummelincki lays eggs, broods them, reduces its food intake, and dies after the young hatch. Removal of both optic glands after spawning results in cessation of broodiness, resumption of feeding, increased growth, and greatly extended life-span. Optic gland secretions may cause death of most cephalopods and may function to control population size.Entities:
Year: 1977 PMID: 17787564 DOI: 10.1126/science.198.4320.948
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Science ISSN: 0036-8075 Impact factor: 47.728