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Length-weight relationship, sex ratio and condition factor of Merlangius merlangus (Linnaeus, 1758) from the Sea of Marmara, Turkey

Habib Bal
Pages
99–105
Publication Date
2022-10-19
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The mean values of condition factor (K) were calculated as0.729±0.089, 0.733±0.091 and 0.737±0.081 for male, female and combined sex respectively.There are no significant differences between male and female (P˃0.05).

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Objective & Hypothesis:In this study, some biological properties of Merlangius merlangus(Linnaeus, 1758) wereexamined.
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Conclusion & Impact:The mean values of condition factor (K) were calculated as0.729±0.089, 0.733±0.091 and 0.737±0.081 for male, female and combined sex respectively.There are no significant differences between male and female (P˃0.05).
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In this study, some biological properties of Merlangius merlangus(Linnaeus, 1758) wereexamined. In this context, relationship of length-weight, distribution of length-frequency,sex ratios and condition factors were examined. A total of 303 individuals were taken byrandom sampling from fishing vessels (beam trawl) in the Sea of Marmara. Minimumlength and weight values of all sample individuals was found 10.0 cm and 6.6 g, maximumlength 41.2 cm and 535 g was found. The average length was found 17.15±0.49 cm and theaverage weight was 47.03±7.57 g. Length-weight relationship for all samples asW=0.0044TL3.1777 regression coefficient r2=0.98 was determined. Growth type, positiveallometric was determined for all samples and both sexes (b˃3; P˂0.05). The sex ratio (F:M)was calculated as 1:1.27. The mean values of condition factor (K) were calculated as0.729±0.089, 0.733±0.091 and 0.737±0.081 for male, female and combined sex respectively.There are no significant differences between male and female (P˃0.05).

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Bal, H. (2022). Length-weight relationship, sex ratio and condition factor of Merlangius merlangus (Linnaeus, 1758) from the Sea of Marmara, Turkey. Marine Science and Technology Bulletin, Cilt: 10 - Sayı: 1, 99–105. https://ajindex.com/articles/578250

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