Accuracy and precision of estimates of back-calculated channel catfish lengths and growth increments using pectoral spines and otoliths

North American Journal of Fisheries Management

Volumn 29, Issue 6, 2009, Pages 1664-1675

  Michaletz, Paul H ^a   Nicks, Dean M ^a   Buckner Jr , Earl W ^a  

^a MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION   (United States)

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EID: 79954492759     PISSN: 02755947     EISSN: 15488675     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1577/M09-028.1     Document Type: Article

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