Length/mass relationships, energetic content and the otoliths of Antarctic cod Paranotothenia magellanica (Nototheniidae: Pisces) at sub-Antarctic Marion Island

Relationships between otolith length and fish length, wet and dry mass and total energy are described for Antarctic cod Paranotothenia magellanica from Marion Island (sub-Antarctic Indian Ocean). The relationships were all highly significant and allow for more detailed and quantitative studies of th...

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Main Authors: Hecht, T, Cooper, J
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: NISC (Pty) Ltd 2017
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Online Access:http://www.ajol.info/index.php/az/article/view/153166
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Summary:Relationships between otolith length and fish length, wet and dry mass and total energy are described for Antarctic cod Paranotothenia magellanica from Marion Island (sub-Antarctic Indian Ocean). The relationships were all highly significant and allow for more detailed and quantitative studies of the trophic structure of the area.