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Observations of growth of southeastern Bering Sea king crab, Paralithodes camtschatica, from a tag-recovery study, 1955-65
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1974
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Description:Growth data from a 10-yr tag-recovery study of southeastern Bering Sea king crab, Paralithodes camtschatica, were evaluated for sources of error and the usable growth information documented. For simplified analysis of growth data the adult male crab growth increments may be combined since the increase in carapace length per molt averages 17.5 mm irrespective of size. For female crabs the growth per molt decreases with increase in carapace length. The crabs' migratory pattern, molting stage at time of tagging, area of recapture, and selectivity of the fishery can influence interpretation of the growth data. The interaction of these parameters are presented, and it is suggested that these factors be considered in data application.
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