Age and growth of the American eel ( Anguilla rostrata (LeSueur)) in Newfoundland waters
The age (otolith readings) and growth of American eels (Anguilla rostrata (LeSueur)) from fresh and brackish waters in Newfoundland were studied. The eels in Burnt Berry Brook grew faster than eels in the other areas. The growth of young eels in brackish water was slow. Although the growth of these...
Published in: | Canadian Journal of Zoology |
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Main Authors: | , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Canadian Science Publishing
1971
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/z71-016 http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/z71-016 |