The Asymmetry in the Sagitta of Saurida lessepsianus Russell, Golani and Tikochinski, 2015 Collected From the Coast of Muğla Province, Aegean Sea, Türkiye
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: ABSTRACT Otolith characteristics such as size and weight were inspected in 1275 fish specimens of Saurida lessepsianus Russell, Golani and Tikochinski, 2015 collected from the coast of Muğla province, Aegean Sea, Türkiye. The purpose was to compute the asymmetry level of the otolith length (OL), otolith width (OW) and otolith weight (OWe). The asymmetry estimated for otolith length was greater than that of otolith width and otolith width. The asymmetry estimation of the three otolith traits augmented with the upsurge in the fish's length. The feasible reason for asymmetry in the otolith features explored has been linked to the inconsistency in growth provoked by natural stress associated with the discrepancy in water temperature, salinity, depth and contaminants present on the coast of Muğla province.
Source: Acta Zoologica
DOI: 10.1111/azo.12551
Authors: İsmail Reis, Laith Jawad, Celal Ateş
Institutions: Muğla University, Unitec Institute of Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Aquatic Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Life below water
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4409220011