The Use of Fish Scale Hormone Concentrations in the Assessment of Long-Term Stress and Associated Adverse Effects on Reproductive Endocrinology

Investigation of the use of fish scales as a medium for non-lethal biomonitoring has recently commenced. Fish scales have been shown to incorporate cortisol over longer periods of time than blood and thus provide a promising means of assessing long-term stress in many species of teleost fish. Howeve...

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Main Authors: Emily K. C. Kennedy, David M. Janz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Fishes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2410-3888/7/6/393