Timing and rate of sexual maturation of European eel in brackish and freshwater environments

Maturation rates in three European eel Anguilla anguilla populations increased from September to October and were slightly lower in fresh water than in brackish waters. Average and variance of total length at maturation were larger in females than males.

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Published in:	Journal of fish biology Vol. 69; no. sc; pp. 200 - 208
Main Authors:	Bevacqua, D., Melià, P., Crivelli, A. J., De Leo, G. A., Gatto, M.
Format:	Journal Article Conference Proceeding
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford, UK Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01-12-2006 Blackwell Wiley
Subjects:	Agnatha. Pisces Anguilla anguilla Biological and medical sciences Brackish European eel Freshwater Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Life Sciences maturation curves sexual maturation silvering rates Vertebrates: general zoology, morphology, phylogeny, systematics, cytogenetics, geographical distribution Anguilla anguilla Biology silvering rates Sexual maturation Freshwater environment Aquatic environment Reproduction Vertebrata Pisces maturation curves Timing Reproductive cycle European eel anguilla anguilla european eel sexual maturation
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Summary:	Maturation rates in three European eel Anguilla anguilla populations increased from September to October and were slightly lower in fresh water than in brackish waters. Average and variance of total length at maturation were larger in females than males.
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ISSN:	0022-1112 1095-8649
DOI:	10.1111/j.1095-8649.2006.01265.x