Using otolith shape for intraspecific discrimination: the case of gurnards (Scorpaeniformes, Triglidae)

The sagittal otoliths are sound transducers and play an important role in fish hearing. Triglidae (Teleostei, Scorpaeniformes) are known for sound producing ability in agonistic contexts related to territorial defence, reproduction and competitive feeding (Amorim et al., 2004). Chelidonichthys cucul...

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Main Authors: Stefano Montanini, Marco Stagioni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/conf.FMARS.2015.03.00143/full