Shrinkage correction and length conversion equations for Theragra chalcogramma, Mallotus villosus and Thaleichthys pacificus

Journal of Fish Biology

Volumn 67, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 541-548

  Buchheister, A ^a   Wilson, M T ^a  

^a ALASKA FISHERIES SCIENCE CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

Body mass loss; Capelin; Eulachon; Length conversion; Shrinkage; Walleye pollock

Indexed keywords

BODY MASS;

MALLOTUS VILLOSUS; PISCES; THALEICHTHYS PACIFICUS; THERAGRA CHALCOGRAMMA;

EID: 27744432415     PISSN: 00221112     EISSN: 10958649     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.0022-1112.2005.00741.x     Document Type: Article

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