Scale Formation as Related to Growth and Development of Young Carp, Cyprinus carpio L.
- 1 January 1967
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Canadian Science Publishing in Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada
- Vol. 24 (1) , 47-51
- https://doi.org/10.1139/f67-005
Abstract
Scales began to form on the body of young carp at 16–18 mm in total length. Scales first appeared anteriorly. The first row formed immediately below the lateral line, except for the posterior four or five scales being typically on the line. Later rows formed in succession above and below the first, each beginning anteriorly. Young carp acquired the typical structure and form of the adult fish by 21 mm. Squamation was completed on fish of 22–26 mm. The development of mouth parts, swim bladder, fins, and body scales appeared to be a function of length.This publication has 1 reference indexed in Scilit:
- Early Scale Development in the White CrappieTransactions of the American Fisheries Society, 1965