A method for preparing large numbers of otolith sections for viewing by scanning electron microscope
In an investigation of the age structure of a population of Notothenia coriiceps Richardson at the South Orkney Islands, Antarctica, the microstructure of otoliths was examined. Progress is reported on a method used for processing large numbers of otoliths using a scanning electron microscope (SEM)....
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ftnerc:oai:nora.nerc.ac.uk:517591 2023-05-15T13:49:34+02:00 A method for preparing large numbers of otolith sections for viewing by scanning electron microscope Ashford, J.R. Robinson, K. White, M.G. 1993-01 http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/517591/ https://doi.org/10.1006/jmsc.1993.1024 unknown International Council for the Exploration of the Sea Ashford, J.R.; Robinson, K.; White, M.G. 1993 A method for preparing large numbers of otolith sections for viewing by scanning electron microscope. ICES Journal of Marine Science, 50 (2). 227-229. https://doi.org/10.1006/jmsc.1993.1024 <https://doi.org/10.1006/jmsc.1993.1024> Publication - Article PeerReviewed 1993 ftnerc https://doi.org/10.1006/jmsc.1993.1024 2023-02-04T19:45:13Z In an investigation of the age structure of a population of Notothenia coriiceps Richardson at the South Orkney Islands, Antarctica, the microstructure of otoliths was examined. Progress is reported on a method used for processing large numbers of otoliths using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Compared with previous SEM techniques, which normally prepare otoliths individually for viewing, this allowed larger sample sizes to be examined. Compared with similar light microscope techniques, this method gave enhanced resolution, particularly for discerning edge structure, and thus may facilitate present methods of ageing fish populations, especially for fishery work in the Antarctic where otoliths are often small and difficult to interpret using conventional techniques. Article in Journal/Newspaper Antarc* Antarctic Antarctica South Orkney Islands Natural Environment Research Council: NERC Open Research Archive Antarctic The Antarctic South Orkney Islands ENVELOPE(-45.500,-45.500,-60.583,-60.583) ICES Journal of Marine Science 50 2 227 229 |
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In an investigation of the age structure of a population of Notothenia coriiceps Richardson at the South Orkney Islands, Antarctica, the microstructure of otoliths was examined. Progress is reported on a method used for processing large numbers of otoliths using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Compared with previous SEM techniques, which normally prepare otoliths individually for viewing, this allowed larger sample sizes to be examined. Compared with similar light microscope techniques, this method gave enhanced resolution, particularly for discerning edge structure, and thus may facilitate present methods of ageing fish populations, especially for fishery work in the Antarctic where otoliths are often small and difficult to interpret using conventional techniques. |
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Ashford, J.R. Robinson, K. White, M.G. A method for preparing large numbers of otolith sections for viewing by scanning electron microscope |
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Ashford, J.R. Robinson, K. White, M.G. |
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A method for preparing large numbers of otolith sections for viewing by scanning electron microscope |
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A method for preparing large numbers of otolith sections for viewing by scanning electron microscope |
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A method for preparing large numbers of otolith sections for viewing by scanning electron microscope |
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A method for preparing large numbers of otolith sections for viewing by scanning electron microscope |
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A method for preparing large numbers of otolith sections for viewing by scanning electron microscope |
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method for preparing large numbers of otolith sections for viewing by scanning electron microscope |
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International Council for the Exploration of the Sea |
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1993 |
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Antarc* Antarctic Antarctica South Orkney Islands |
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Ashford, J.R.; Robinson, K.; White, M.G. 1993 A method for preparing large numbers of otolith sections for viewing by scanning electron microscope. ICES Journal of Marine Science, 50 (2). 227-229. https://doi.org/10.1006/jmsc.1993.1024 <https://doi.org/10.1006/jmsc.1993.1024> |
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