Journal ArticleOPEN ACCESS

Skeletal deformities in elasmobranchs from Australian waters

  • Heupel M
  • Simpfendorfer C
  • Bennett M
Journal of Fish Biology (1999) 54(5) 1111-1115
DOI: 10.1111/j.1095-8649.1999.tb00861.x
N/ACitations
Citations of this article
35Readers
Mendeley users who have this article in their library.
Get full text

Abstract

Four shark species in Australian waters were found with skeletal deformities. Deformities were similar across three species with large scoliotic, lordotic and kyphotic bends of the vertebral columns. The cause of these deformities is currently unknown.

Cite

CITATION STYLE

APA

Heupel, M. R., Simpfendorfer, C. A., & Bennett, M. B. (1999). Skeletal deformities in elasmobranchs from Australian waters. Journal of Fish Biology, 54(5), 1111–1115. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8649.1999.tb00861.x

Register to see more suggestions

Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.

Already have an account?

Save time finding and organizing research with Mendeley

Sign up for free