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Mother–offspring isotope fractionation in two species of placentatrophic sharks

J. J. Vaudo; P. Matich; M. R. Heithaus
Journal of Fish Biology · Vol. 77, Issue 7 · pp. 1724-1727 · 2010

Abstract

Stable‐isotope values of a scalloped hammerhead Sphyrna lewini and blacktip shark Carcharhinus limbatus and their respective embryos were analysed. Embryos of both species were enriched in δ 15 N compared to their mothers (0·82 and 0·88‰, respectively), but fractionation of δ 13 C varied. Embryonic S. lewini were enriched (1·00‰) in δ 13 C while C. limbatus were depleted (0·27‰) relative to their mothers.

Bibliographic Information

JournalJournal of Fish Biology
PublisherWiley
Publication Date2010-11-01
Publication Year2010
Volume77
Issue7
Pages1724-1727
Document TypeJournal Article
Print ISSN0022-1112
eISSN1095-8649
DOI10.1111/j.1095-8649.2010.02813.x
SubjectGeneral Aquaculture, Fisheries & Fish Science

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