Growth dynamics of the barfin plaice Liopsetta pinnifasciata (Pleuronectidae) in Peter the Great Bay (Sea of Japan)

Аннотация

Dynamics of the linear sizes of the barfin plaice Liopsetta pinnifasciata has been considered during the life cycle. Two stages are distinguished: an intensive initial growth (35.9% of the maximum length for 6.0% of the life) and its subsequent gradual variation. The linear growth rate is shown to correspond to the rate of sclerite formation on the scales.