Authors: Wolff, Gary A.; Wormuth, John H.

Source: Bulletin of Marine Science, Volume 29, Number 4, October 1979 , pp. 587-592(6)

Publisher: University of Miami - Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science

Abstract:

The use of beak measurements to separate two morphologically similar species of the squid family Ommastrephidae is discussed. Discrimination is shown to be possible with a high degree of certainty using various ratios of measurements. Relationships between a durable beak measurement and both body weight and dorsal mantle length are presented for each species. The applications and possible extensions of the separation methods are discussed.

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Publication date: 1979-10-01

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