Carbon:nitrogen ratio as a proxy for tissue nonpolar lipid content and condition in black sea bass Centropristis striata along the Middle Atlantic Bight
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DOI: 10.1007/s00227-020-03688-9
Abstract: Spatial and temporal variability in fish tissue lipid content may reflect resource availability, reproductive or maturity state, or environmental suitability. Here, we analyzed nonpolar (storage) lipid and morphometric condition indices of black sea bass (Centropristis… read more here.
Keywords: striata; condition; condition indices; tissue ... See more keywords
Analysis of body condition indices reveals different ecotypes of the Antillean manatee
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-98890-0
Abstract: Assessing the body condition of wild animals is necessary to monitor the health of the population and is critical to defining a framework for conservation actions. Body condition indices (BCIs) are a non-invasive and relatively… read more here.
Keywords: antillean manatee; condition; condition indices; body condition ... See more keywords