Drifters versus residents: assessing size and age differences in Atlantic salmon ( Salmo salar ) fry
Some young-of-the-year Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) have a tendency to drift soon after emergence from the gravel, whereas others, called resident fry, set up and defend territories. Little is known about the mechanisms regulating this strong tendency to drift soon after emergence, a phenomenon tha...
Published in: | Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences |
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Main Authors: | , , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Canadian Science Publishing
2004
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/f03-162 http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/f03-162 |