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Adaptive response of Peruvian Hake to overfishing

Mendo, C.W. and Carrasco, R.G. (2000) Adaptive response of Peruvian Hake to overfishing. Naga, the ICLARM Quarterly, 23(1), pp. 24-28.

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    Abstract

    Compensatory mechanisms of the Peruvian hake population (Merluccius gayi peruanus) in response to heavy exploitation and changes in species interaction are discussed. Changes in the rate of cannibalism, diet composition, maximization of fecundity and behavioral adaptation are noted.

    Item Type: Article
    Title: Adaptive response of Peruvian Hake to overfishing
    Personal Creator/Author:
    CreatorsEmail
    Mendo, C.W.
    Carrasco, R.G.
    Journal or Publication Title: Naga, the ICLARM Quarterly
    Volume: 23
    Number: 1
    Page Range: pp. 24-28
    Date: 2000
    ISSN: 0116-290X
    Issuing Agency: WorldFish Center
    Uncontrolled Keywords: Gadoid fisheries; Biotic pressure; Population characteristics; Peru; Merluccius gayi peruanus
    Subjects: Fisheries
    Item ID: 9346
    Depositing User: Mr William Ko
    Date Deposited: 01 Dec 2012 08:04
    Last Modified: 01 Dec 2012 08:04
    URI: http://aquaticcommons.org/id/eprint/9346

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