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Morphological differences between wild and hatchery-reared turbot |
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| Authors: | T Ellis † B R Howell † J Hayes † |
| Institution: | Ecology Group, School of Biological Sciences, University of Wales, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2UW, U.K.;CEFAS, Conwy Laboratory, Benarth Road, Conwy, LL32 8UB, U.K. |
| Abstract: | Reared 0-group turbot originating from Irish Sea stock were heavier at a given length than wild fish due to a greater body width and body depth. A very high incidence (96%) of abnormal lateral line canals was noted in the reared fish. It is suggested that these morphometric and morphological differences developed during the larval stage. |
| Keywords: | Scophthalmus maximus wild and reared developmental abnormalities |