Age and growth of black scabbardfish (Aphanopus carbo Lowe, 1839) in the southern NE Atlantic
Though whole otoliths are commonly adopted in age assignment of black scabbardfish, this study showed that sectioned otoliths are more appropriate because growth increments are more evident and ageing of larger specimens is easier. Vertebrae are not the most appropriate structure for ageing but, in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas
2009-12-01
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| Series: | Scientia Marina |
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| Online Access: | http://scientiamarina.revistas.csic.es/index.php/scientiamarina/article/view/1144 |