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Intraspecific allometry of haematological parameters in Basilichthys australis
Author(s) -
Nespolo R. F.,
Rosenmann M.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
journal of fish biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.672
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1095-8649
pISSN - 0022-1112
DOI - 10.1111/j.1095-8649.2002.tb01732.x
Subject(s) - allometry , biology , intraspecific competition , zoology , hematocrit , red blood cell , ecology , endocrinology , immunology
Allometry of haematological parameters (haematocrit, erythrocyte number, mean cell volume and haemoglobin concentration) of Basilichthys australis , suggested that small individuals and juveniles had larger red blood cells, less haemoglobin per volume of blood, and more diluted plasma than large and mature animals.