Aging of Florida Blue Crabs, Callinectes sapidus, Through the Biochemical Extraction of Lipofuscin

The blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, represents an ecologically and economically important component of marine and estuarine ecosystems. In Florida, blue crab landings accounted for $9.6 million dollars during the 2010 fishing season. Accurate stock assessments for this valuable fishery are essenti...

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Main Author: Crowley, Claire Elizabeth
Format: Others
Published: Scholar Commons 2012
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Online Access:http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/4022
http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5218&context=etd