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The significance of scale patterns and scale readings in the life history and habits of the salmon

Stewart, L. (1959) The significance of scale patterns and scale readings in the life history and habits of the salmon. Lancaster, UK, Lancashire River Board, 7pp.

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    Abstract

    This brief reports highlights the significance of scale readings of salmon. The reasons for colour change of scales and scale rings are briefly explained. Scale readings of salmon fry from the River Lune in the north west of England are presented. The salmon was captured in 1957/58.

    Item Type: Monograph or Serial issue
    Title: The significance of scale patterns and scale readings in the life history and habits of the salmon
    Personal Creator/Author:
    CreatorsEmail
    Stewart, L.
    Number of Pages: 7
    Date: 1959
    Publisher: Lancashire River Board
    Place of Publication: Lancaster, UK
    Funders: Environment Agency Archives North West
    Contact Email Address: dis@fba.org.uk
    Issuing Agency: Environment Agency, UK (Freshwater Biological Association)
    Uncontrolled Keywords: England; Lune catchment; Catchment area; Scales; Scale reading; Salmon fisheries; Fry; Life history
    Subjects: Ecology
    Fisheries
    Limnology
    Item ID: 8070
    Depositing User: Hardy B Schwamm
    Date Deposited: 29 Feb 2012 15:15
    Last Modified: 29 Feb 2012 15:15
    URI: http://aquaticcommons.org/id/eprint/8070

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