MORPHOLOGICAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN WILD AND HATCHERY REARED TURBOT

T. Ellis, B.R. Howell, J. Hyes-1997

Journal of Fish Biology, 50 (5) : 1124-1128 (from Current Contents)

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.

(CEFAS, Conwy Lab, Conwy LL32 8UB Wales, UK)

home

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------