Has habitat heterogeneity promoted phenotypic and ecological sub-structuring among a Coregonus lavaretus population in a large Scottish lake?

Etheridge, E.C., Harrod, C., Bean, C.W. and Adams, C.E. (2010) Has habitat heterogeneity promoted phenotypic and ecological sub-structuring among a Coregonus lavaretus population in a large Scottish lake? Journal of Fish Biology, 77(10), pp. 2391-2404. (doi: 10.1111/j.1095-8649.2010.02827.x)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8649.2010.02827.x

Abstract

Differences in stable-isotope values, morphology and ecology in whitefish Coregonus lavaretus were investigated between the three basins of Loch Lomond. The results are discussed with reference to a genetic investigation to elucidate any substructuring or spawning site fidelity. Foraging fidelity between basins of Loch Lomond was indicated by +¦13C and +¦15N values of C. lavaretus muscle tissue. There was, however, no evidence of the existence of sympatric morphs in the C. lavaretus population. A previous report of two C. lavaretusGÇÿspeciesGÇÖ in Loch Lomond probably reflects natural variation between individuals within a single mixed population

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Etheridge, Miss Elizabeth and Bean, Professor Colin and Adams, Professor Colin
Authors: Etheridge, E.C., Harrod, C., Bean, C.W., and Adams, C.E.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine
Journal Name:Journal of Fish Biology
ISSN:0022-1112

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