Distribution and morphology of the sea lamprey from the Balkan coast of the Adriatic Sea

In contrast to the Apennine Peninsula coast, the relatively rare occurrence of sea lampreys Petromyzon marinus in the Balkan Peninsula (eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea) is probably due to the closeness of the steep mountains causing unsuitable hydrological conditions of streams and impeded access...

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Published in:Journal of fish biology 2004-02, Vol.64 (2), p.514-527
Main Authors: Holčík, J., Delić, A., Kučinić, M., Bukvić, V., Vater, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agnatha. Pisces
Balkan coast
Biological and medical sciences
distribution
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Marine
morphology
passive invasions
Petromyzon marinus
Vertebrates: general zoology, morphology, phylogeny, systematics, cytogenetics, geographical distribution
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Summary:In contrast to the Apennine Peninsula coast, the relatively rare occurrence of sea lampreys Petromyzon marinus in the Balkan Peninsula (eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea) is probably due to the closeness of the steep mountains causing unsuitable hydrological conditions of streams and impeded access to the coast. Most specimens are probably represented by invaders carried from the Mediterranean and other regions of the Adriatic Sea. Morphology was similar to that recorded for the sea lampreys from other geographical regions.
ISSN:0022-1112
1095-8649
DOI:10.1111/j.0022-1112.2004.00318.x