| Nevertheless, the studies carried out make no correlation between follicular components or acinus and gametogenic cycle stages. |
| There are, however, important gametogenic events which are specific to multicellular organisms. |
| Typically, the small-sized tubules are in an early gametogenic stage and the largest tubules are mature. |
| The final stages of gametogenic development, spawning activity, and major shell growth also take place during this low-salinity period. |
| The cortex is the main functional area of the ovary and performs the gametogenic and endocrine functions. |
