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Unusual development of an accessory otolith in herring (Clupea harengus) larva Cover

Unusual development of an accessory otolith in herring (Clupea harengus) larva

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|Feb 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aopf-2025-0020 | Journal eISSN: 2545-059X | Journal ISSN: 2545-0255
Language: English
Page range: 216 - 220
Submitted on: Jul 4, 2025
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Accepted on: Dec 28, 2025
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Published on: Feb 14, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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