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http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/38122| Title: | Age and growth of chiton Acanthopleura spiniger from the northwestern region of the Red Sea |
| Authors: | Emam, W M Ismail, N S Gabal, M N Abou |
| Issue Date: | Dec-1992 |
| Publisher: | NISCAIR-CSIR, India |
| Abstract: | Common rock chiton Acanthopleura spiniger from rocky shores at Al-Ghardaqa in the northwestern region of the Red Sea, were studied for age and growth. The longevity of A. spiniger extends to 6 y. Length-weight relationship was expressed by the geometric regression equation W = 7.5 x 10(-4) L 2.5158. The lowest values of the coefficient of condition (Kn) were for the size-group 35-40 and 70-75 mm and higher values were in 45-65 mm group. Theoretical growth in length and weight of A. spiniger was best estimated using the von Bertalanffy growth formula and not the straight line equation. |
| Page(s): | 274-277 |
| ISSN: | 0975-1033 (Online); 0379-5136 (Print) |
| Appears in Collections: | IJMS Vol.21(4) [December 1992] |
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