ISSN:
1095-8649
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
124 specimens of Lophius piscatorius, L. have been studied (22 males, 90 immature females and 12 sexually mature females) from the Mediterranean coast between October 1968 and February 1971. The plasma values of total proteins, Cl-, K+, Na+, plasma iron, total iron binding capacity and plasma copper have been determined. These values are related to weight, length, sex and sexual maturity, depth of trawl and season of the year. The electrolyte content is somewhat lower than given for this species. A clear seasonal variation is observed, with a decrease in the plasma electrolyte. The iron and copper plasma and TIBC values agree with the few values previously recorded and it is thought that they will be of interest due to the scarcity of data on fish.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8649.1972.tb05657.x
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