Eyestalk ablation, a prerequisite for crustacean reproduction: A review

Abstract

Reproduction in crustaceans is a process which demands critical study in order to help improve productivity in aquaculture. In recent years, many studies have been geared towards studying how eyestalk ablation affects the reproduction of crustaceans. This review highlights many of the various neuroendocrine groups found in the crustacean eyestalks, their importance, and their contribution to crustacean reproduction. This review also provides a description of the eyestalk, eyestalk ablation, and how it affects crustacean reproduction. Conclusions and perspectives have also been made to aid further studies.