Chiloscyllium Griseum: Life and Development

Synopsis

The mating behaviour of the grey bamboo shark (Chiloscyllium griseum) is observed. A remarkable feature is the male’s biting the pectoral fin of the female and shaking her vigorously. The copulation and fertilisation are shown in graphics. After the attachment of the eggs to coral rock by the female, one egg is taken out and prepared to make its sides clear in order to see the yolk and the embryo; this is also shown in drawings. The developmental stages of the embryo are observed for 80 days, until the hatching.

Language

English

Country

Netherlands

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 24 min.

Year of production

1987

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

reproduction (biological); sharks

Credits

Director

W N Koorn

Distributor

Name

MeMO nv

Phone

(010 31) +30 736400

Fax

(010 31) +30 734774

Address

Postbus 9822
3506 GV Utrecht
The Netherlands

Notes

PAL standard for UK use