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Biometry analysis of the Atlantic bonito, Sarda sarda (Bloch, 1793), in the Adriatic Sea

This paper presents the biometry of Atlantic bonito, Sarda sarda (Bloch, 1793), population in the easern Middle Adriatic Sea for the period from 1997 to 2000. Total of 665 specimens were analysed. Their fork length ranged from 33.0 to 67.0 cm. nine morphometric and seven meristic characters were analysed and assessed. Sexual dimorphism has been noticed in two meristic and three morphometric characters. The relation between total length (LT) and fork length (LF) are also presented. Relative growth was studied by comparing changes in different morphological characters with growth in fork length. Length-weight relationship is presented as well.

Sarda sarda; Adriatic Sea; Biometry; Length-weight relationship

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