The Evolution of the Freshwater Races of the Atlantic Salmon (Salmo Salar L.) in Eastern North America

Information is presented on distribution of landlocked salmon, including the Hamilton, Upper George, Koksoak and Larch Rivers, Knob and other lakes in Quebec-Labrador. Size, weight and growth rate are given on the Ouananiche (landlocked) salmon of Lakes Astray and Aigneau. Theories on the origin and...

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Published in:ARCTIC
Main Author: Power, G.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: The Arctic Institute of North America 1958
Subjects:
Evolution (Biology)
Arctic
Atlantic salmon
Salmo salar
Online Access:https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/66785
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Summary:Information is presented on distribution of landlocked salmon, including the Hamilton, Upper George, Koksoak and Larch Rivers, Knob and other lakes in Quebec-Labrador. Size, weight and growth rate are given on the Ouananiche (landlocked) salmon of Lakes Astray and Aigneau. Theories on the origin and distribution of Atlantic freshwater salmon are discussed; effects of climate and isolation are considered.

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