Age, growth, and natural mortality of yellowfin grouper (Mycteroperca venenosa) from the southeastern United States
Ages of yellowfin grouper (n = 306) from the southeastern United States coast from 1979–2014 were determined using sectioned sagittal otoliths. Opaque zones were annular, forming January–June (peaking in February–March). Yellowfin grouper ranged in age from 3 to 31 years; the largest fish measured 1...
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PeerJ Inc.
2015-07-01
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