Validation of annulus formation in white perch otoliths, including characteristics of an invasive population
Accurately ageing fish is essential for fisheries managers when calculating population dynamics for a particular species. Despite being a popular sport fish in its native range with a large expanding non-native range, otoliths of white perch Morone americana have not been validated. White perch were...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2017-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Freshwater Ecology |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02705060.2017.1341436 |