Lifetime consequences of variable 0 year group length in riverine populations of chub Leuciscus cephalus (L.)

Authors: Bolland, J.D., Britton, J.R. and Cowx, I.G.

Journal: Journal of Fish Biology

Volume: 71

Issue: 6

Pages: 1810-1819

eISSN: 1095-8649

ISSN: 0022-1112

DOI: 10.1111/j.1095-8649.2007.01650.x

Abstract:

The fork length (LF) of individual chub Leuciscus cephalus in English riverine populations at the end of their first growth season varied considerably, ranging from <25 to >70 mm. This had a significant influence on the subsequent growth of individuals over their lifetime. Chub of small LF at age 1 year generally produced smaller annual growth increments throughout life than those of longer LF at age 1 year, although they had the potential to attain greater ultimate LF. This variability in LF at age 1 year resulted, at least in part, from multiple spawning events over a protracted period, that caused variation in the growing seasons for 0 year group chub of the same year class. Since the adult population contained individuals that only attained LF of <25 mm at the end of their first growing season, it is possible that LF at age 1 year may not be such a major precursor to strong chub recruitment as previously thought. © 2007 The Authors.

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Lifetime consequences of variable 0 year group length in riverine populations of chub <i>Leuciscus cephalus</i> (L.)

Authors: Bolland, J.D., Britton, J.R. and Cowx, I.G.

Journal: JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY

Volume: 71

Issue: 6

Pages: 1810-1819

ISSN: 0022-1112

DOI: 10.1111/j.1095-8649.2007.01650.x

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Lifetime Consequences of Variable 0 Year Group Length in Riverine Populations of Chub Leuciscus Cephalus (L.)

Authors: Bolland, J.D., Britton, J.R. and Cowx, I.G.

Journal: Journal of Fish Biology

Volume: 71

Pages: 1810-1819

ISSN: 0022-1112

DOI: 10.1111/j.1095-8649.2007.01650.x

Abstract:

The fork length (LF) of individual chub Leuciscus cephalus in English riverine populations at the end of their first growth season varied considerably, ranging from <25 to >70 mm. This had a significant influence on the subsequent growth of individuals over their lifetime. Chub of small LF at age 1 year generally produced smaller annual growth increments throughout life than those of longer LF at age 1 year, although they had the potential to attain greater ultimate LF. This variability in LF at age 1 year resulted, at least in part, from multiple spawning events over a protracted period, that caused variation in the growing seasons for 0 year group chub of the same year class. Since the adult population contained individuals that only attained LF of <25 mm at the end of their first growing season, it is possible that LF at age 1 year may not be such a major precursor to strong chub recruitment as previously thought.

http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/118483595/abstract

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