Intra-population variability of the saccular, utricular and lagenar otoliths of the garfish Belone belone (Linnaeus, 1760) from South-Western Ionian Sea (Central Mediterranean Sea)

Abstract The garfish Belone belone represents the only valid endemic Belone species for the Mediterranean Sea and the eastern Atlantic Ocean. It shows a wide global distribution range, with a high commercial value and ecological relevance in the pelagic domain. Despite this, there needs to be more k...

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Main Authors: Claudio D’Iglio, Marco Albano, Sergio Famulari, Alex Carnevale, Serena Savoca, Nunziacarla Spanò, Gioele Capillo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Ecology and Evolution
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12862-024-02219-0