Non-destructive ageing in Notolabrus tetricus using dorsal spines with an emphasis on the benefits for protected, endangered and fished species
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Metcalf, S.J. and Swearer, S.E. (2005) Non-destructive ageing in Notolabrus tetricus using dorsal spines with an emphasis on the benefits for protected, endangered and fished species. Journal of Fish Biology, 66 (6). pp. 1740-1747.
Link to Published Version: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.0022-1112.2005.00704.x
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Abstract
Age estimates from clipped dorsal spines were compared to otoliths and scales in the blue throat wrasse Notolabrus tetricus. Dorsal spines provided accurate, non-destructive ageing and are recommended in favour of destructive methods for conservation purposes.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| Publisher: | Blackwell Publishing Inc |
| URI: | http://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/id/eprint/17298 |
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