M. Doğan,
Volume 2, Issue 2 (10-2024)
Abstract
This review study examines the effects of biometric characteristics such as age and length on sperm size and egg microphyll aperture in rainbow trout. Understanding the biological factors affecting fertilization success in trout will contribute to the development of reproductive biology and increasing efficiency in fish farming. Previous studies suggest that fish age and size play decisive roles in sperm morphology and egg structure, which directly affects fertilization rates. In this review, the relationships between age and length and sperm and egg characteristics are evaluated in the light of current studies and the findings obtained from different studies are brought together to identify knowledge gaps in the field. The study aims to provide a biologically based perspective to increase successful fertilization rates in trout farming.
