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Erythropoiesis in Arctic charr is not stimulated by anaemia

Authors: Lecklin T, Nikinmaa M

Publisher: ACADEMIC PRESS LTD

Publication year: 1998

Journal:: Journal of Fish Biology

Journal name in source: JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY

Journal acronym: J FISH BIOL

Volume: 53

Issue: 6

First page : 1169

Last page: 1177

Number of pages: 9

ISSN: 0022-1112

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8649.1998.tb00240.x

Abstract

Red blood cell number in circulation in Arctic charr Salvelinus alpinus increases in spring at a time when water temperature in the natural environment is increasing. Experimental anaemia was unable to stimulate erythropoiesis in charr acclimated to 8 or 14 degrees C in any of the four seasons, in contrast to other fish species studied. (C) 1998 The Fisheries Society of the British Isles.