Observations on the distribution, population structure and biology of Bathypterois mediterraneus Bauchot, 1962 in three areas of the Mediterranean Sea

During the DESEAS cruise Bathypterois mediterraneus specimens were sampled in the Balearic Sea between 1000 and 2800 m as well as in the western and eastern Ionian Sea from 800 to 3300 m and from 800 to 2600 m respectively. The species was found to be more abundant at depths of 1500-2000 m. The size...

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Main Authors: Gianfranco d'Onghia, Domingo Lloris, Letizia Sion, Francesca Capezzuto, Mary Labropoulou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas 2004-12-01
Series:Scientia Marina
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Online Access:http://scientiamarina.revistas.csic.es/index.php/scientiamarina/article/view/442