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A Study on the Otolith of Nemipteridae
Wan Amiruddin bin Wan Omar
Supervisor: Dr. Rumeaida binti Mat Piah
Bachelor of Applied Science (Fisheries)
School of Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences
In fisheries science, otolith is important instrument used in determining age and size,
classification, migration and palaeontology studies. This study aims to describe the
morphology of otolith and relationship between fish size and weight and otolith size
and weight among three species from the family Nemipteridae. Nemipterus furcosus,
Scolopsis taenioptera and Pentapodus setosus were sampled from Pulau Kambing fish
landing port. Otolith morphology were described by using scanning electron
microscope and stereomicroscope. The otolith shape of Nemipterus furcosus is
rhomboidal, Scolopsis taenioptera is rectangular and Pentapodus setosus is fusiform.
Relationship between fish size and weight and otolith size and weight were described
by using regression model. High correlation was shown for all relationship between
the otolith and the highest is between fish length and otolith length. This study shows
that otolith can be a useful tool for studies in fish classification, growth and finally
fisheries management.
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