Growth and Age Validation of the Thornback Ray (Raja clavata Linnaeus, 1758) in the South Adriatic Sea (Central Mediterranean)

Raja clavata is the most widespread and landed skate species in the Mediterranean Basin. Despite its diffusion and economic importance, several aspects of its life history, such as age and growth, are poorly understood. This study evaluated the species’ growth in the South Adriatic Sea (Central Medi...

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Main Authors: Pierluigi Carbonara, Andrea Bellodi, Michele Palmisano, Antonello Mulas, Cristina Porcu, Walter Zupa, Marilena Donnaloia, Roberto Carlucci, Letizia Sion, Maria Cristina Follesa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2020.586094/full