Sequential hermaphroditism in Manila clam<i>Ruditapes philippinarum</i>(Bivalvia: Veneridae)

Abstract

The rate of sex reversal in the Manila clam Ruditapes philippinarum was 19.0%. The male to female sex reversal ratio was 21.1%, which was higher than the female to male sex reversal ratio of 12.9%. Based on our results, R. philippinarum is confirmed to be a sequential hermaphrodite.