Fluctuating Asymmetry in <i>Asteriscii</i> Otoliths of Common Carp (<i>Cyprinus carpio</i>) Collected from Three Localities in Iraqi Rivers Linked to Environmental Factors

Otoliths, calcified structures in the inner ears, are used to estimate fish age, and their shape is an efficient fish stock identification tool. Otoliths are thus very important for the management and assessment of commercial stocks. However, most studies have used left or right otoliths, chosen arb...

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Main Authors: Laith Jawad, Kélig Mahé
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Fishes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2410-3888/7/2/91