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Special Issue: Age and Growth of Chondrichthyan Fishes: New Methods, Techniques and Analysis pp 273–277Cite as

Terminology for the ageing of chondrichthyan fish using dorsal-fin spines

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Dorsal-fin spines are becoming increasingly popular as a suitable structure for ageing some chondrichthyan fishes. However, the terminology used to describe dorsal-fin structure is often inconsistent between studies, and is consequently unclear. Standardised terms and definitions of the dorsal-fin spine structure are proposed, with particular focus on those areas that are used for age and growth studies.

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  1. Marine Institute, GTP, Parkmore, Galway, Ireland

    Maurice W. Clarke

  2. Department of Fisheries Western Australia, Level 3 The Atrium, 168 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6001, Australia

    Sarah B. Irvine

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  1. National Marine Fisheries Service, Panama City, USA

    John K. Carlson

  2. Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Homer, USA

    Kenneth J. Goldman

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Clarke, M.W., Irvine, S.B. (2006). Terminology for the ageing of chondrichthyan fish using dorsal-fin spines. In: Carlson, J.K., Goldman, K.J. (eds) Special Issue: Age and Growth of Chondrichthyan Fishes: New Methods, Techniques and Analysis. Developments in Environmental Biology of Fishes, vol 25. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-5570-6_7

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