The analysis of data in studies of invertebrate reproduction. I. Introduction and statistical analysis of gonad indices and maturity indices

International Journal of Invertebrate Reproduction

Volumn 6, Issue 5-6, 1983, Pages 259-269

  Grant, A ^a   Tyler, P A ^a  

^a SWANSEA UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Gonad index; Maturity index; Reproductive cycles; Statistical analysis

Indexed keywords

EID: 84960684970     PISSN: 01651269     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/01651269.1983.10510052     Document Type: Article

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