REPRODUCTION AND MATING BEHAVIOR OF ATLANTIC FLYINGFISH, CHEILOPOGON MELANURUS (EXOCOETIDAE), OFF NORTH CAROLINA.

Authors :: Casazza, Tara L.
Ross, Steve W.
Ann Marie Necaise
Sulak, Kenneth J.
Source :: Bulletin of Marine Science; Nov2005, Vol. 77 Issue 3, p363-375, 12p, 6 Diagrams, 3 Charts
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: The article focuses on the reproduction and mating behavior of Atlantic flyingfish in North Carolina. An examination of the reproductive biology of flyingfishes during the summers season was conducted. Using a small mesh neuston net and dip nets, specimens were collected. On August 19, 2003, the first observation of mating behavior for this species was recorded off Cape Fear, North Carolina.

Subjects :: FLYINGFISHES
MARINE biology
MARINE biology research
COLLECTION & preservation of zoological specimens
ANIMAL sexual behavior
FISHING nets
NETS

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