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Ontogeny and metamorphosis in the Dover sole (Microstomus pacificus) : a description of the early life history stages, with comments on the sister-group relationship between Microstomus and Embassichthys

Creator:

Harris, Phillip M.

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The early life history stages and metamorphosis in Dover sole (Microstomus pacificus) are described from 201 larvae and juveniles. Unlike other pleuronectids, with the possible exception of the deep-sea sole (Embassichthvs bathvbius), initial migration of the left eye is not associated with metamorphosis or transition from plankton to benthos. The...

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Masters Thesis

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differentially stained with Alizarin Red S and Alcian Blue following the method of Potthoff (1984) or x-rayed
Satellite monitored dive characteristics of the northern right whale, Eubalaena glacialis

Creator:

Nieukirk, Sharon L.

Abstract:

The western North Atlantic population of the northern right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) was severely depleted by whaling over the last century. Despite over fifty years of protection, fewer than four hundred individuals are believed to exist in the North Atlantic. Relatively little is known about the diving behavior, respiratory physiology,...

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Masters Thesis

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thank Toby Martin and Dr. Rod Mesecar for sharing their technical expertise and words of wisdom. Veryl