Journals / Turkish Journal of Zoology / 1998 / Cilt: 23 - Sayı: EK1
Some Biological Characteristics of Picarel (Spicara smaris, Linnaeus 1758) in the Eastern Black Sea Coast of Turkey
- Journal
- Turkish Journal of Zoology
- Pages
- 149–156
- DOI
- —
Abstract
In this study, the following biological characteristics of picarel (Spicara smaris, Linnaeus 1758) in the Eastern Black Sea Coast have been examined: sex and age distribution, growth in length and weight, growth rates, condition factor and spawning period. A total of 456 individuals, ranged between age groups I-VI, have been composed by 61.41 % females, 38.58 a/o males. The length and weight differences between females and males were significant in age group II (P
Özet
In this study, the following biological characteristics of picarel (Spicara smaris, Linnaeus 1758) in the Eastern Black Sea Coast have been examined: sex and age distribution, growth in length and weight, growth rates, condition factor and spawning period. A total of 456 individuals, ranged between age groups I-VI, have been composed by 61.41 % females, 38.58 a/o males. The length and weight differences between females and males were significant in age group II (P