1DRIFTERS VERSUS RESIDENTS: ASSESSING SIZE AND AGE DIFFERENCES OF ATLANTIC SALMON FRY

It is well known that some young-of-the-year (0+) Atlantic salmon have a tende cy to drift soon after emergence from the gravel while others, so-called resident fry, set up and defend territories. This divergent behaviour can greatly influence survival within a population since very small behavioura...

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Main Authors: Valérie Bujold, Richard A. Cunjak
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Summary:It is well known that some young-of-the-year (0+) Atlantic salmon have a tende cy to drift soon after emergence from the gravel while others, so-called resident fry, set up and defend territories. This divergent behaviour can greatly influence survival within a population since very small behavioural and physiological