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An osmotic induction method for externally marking saltwater fishes, Stigmatopora argus and Stigmatopora nigra, with calcein

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posted on 2024-06-17, 12:02 authored by JE Smith, Peter Macreadie, SE Swearer
Calcein marking via osmotic induction and overnight immersion was compared in saltwater fishes. Immersion in a salt solution for 10 min followed by 30 min in a 500 mg l-1 calcein solution produced the highest fluorescent mark in 40 min with no effect on survival.

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Location

London, Eng.

Language

eng

Publication classification

C Journal article, C1.1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal

Copyright notice

2010, Wiley

Journal

Journal of fish biology

Volume

76

Pagination

1055-1060

ISSN

0022-1112

eISSN

1095-8649

Issue

4

Publisher

Wiley