The effect of size on the mechanical properties of the myotomal-skeletal system of rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri)

Fish Physiology and Biochemistry

Volumn 5, Issue 3, 1988, Pages 163-171

  Webb, P W ^a   Johnsrude, C L ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN   (United States)

Author keywords

acceleration; muscle; myotome; rainbow trout; swimming

Indexed keywords

EID: 0007855850     PISSN: 09201742     EISSN: 15735168     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/BF01875705     Document Type: Article

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