| identification of stock components using morphological markers. | this study investigated the development of a quantitative method for distinguishing stock components of icelandic cod gadus morhua based on visual examination of morphology. the stock is known to be structured into genetically distinct geographic components (north and south of iceland) and behavioural types that spawn sympatrically. differences in morphology were tested between locations, genotypes (a proxy for behaviour) and sexes. results show morphological markers on the head, fins and body o ... | 2012 | 23020555 |