The mixed phylogenetic origin of northern pike (Esox lucius Linnaeus 1758) populations in the Middle Danubian drainage
Abstract Background Pikes, members of genus Esox, are widespread freshwater predators of the northern hemisphere, and important sport fish also. From the Carpathian basin only one species, the northern pike (E. lucius) is noted. At the same time the pike stocks living in this area show high level of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-05-01
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Series: | BMC Zoology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40850-022-00129-6 |