Resistance of Atlantic Salmon to Sea Water

As salmon parr, with increase in size, withstand sea water only as much longer as expected by the relation of surface to mass, full ability to endure sea water must develop abruptly on transformation into the smolt.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada
Main Authors: Huntsman, A. G., Hoar, W. S.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Canadian Science Publishing 1939
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/f38-043
http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/f38-043
Description
Summary:As salmon parr, with increase in size, withstand sea water only as much longer as expected by the relation of surface to mass, full ability to endure sea water must develop abruptly on transformation into the smolt.