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In sea trout, the physiological response to salmon louse is stronger in female than in males

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Female trout were better adapted for changes in water salinity, while male trout were better adapted for salmon louse infection. These findings may suggest a skewed sex ratio against more… Click to show full abstract

Female trout were better adapted for changes in water salinity, while male trout were better adapted for salmon louse infection. These findings may suggest a skewed sex ratio against more females among louse infected wild sea trout that returns pre-maturely to freshwater.

Keywords: physiological response; trout physiological; salmon louse; sea trout

Journal Title: Conservation Physiology
Year Published: 2023

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