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Aquaculture & Fisheries Glossary
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Age validation |
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In many species, growth rings (usually annual, seasonal or daily) can be seen on bony parts (such as otoliths, scales, vertebrae or fin spines); validation involves confirming that these rings coincide with the period assumed. |
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Froese, R. and D. Pauly, Editors. 2000. FishBase 2000: concepts, design and data sources. ICLARM, Los Baņos, Laguna, Philippines. 344 p. |
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