Synopsis of Biological Data on the Chum Salmon, Oncorhynchus keta

CONTENTS
Introduction •• . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................. .
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Identity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. .
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1.2
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Nomenclature.
Taxonomy.
Morphology.
Distribution .••
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
Total areas •.•..•.•••••
Differential distribution .••.
Determinants <strong>of</strong> distribution.
Hybridization •••••.•.•..
Bionomics and life history
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3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
Reproduction .•
Preadult phase.
Adult phas e .
utrition and growth
Behavior ••.••..•
Population ...
4.1
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4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
Structure ....••.••..••....••
Abundance and density (<strong>of</strong> population)
Natality and recruitment
Mortality and morbidity ...••.•..
Dynamics <strong>of</strong> population •....••••••••••
Population in community and ecosystem
Fishery, ............................................. • ..
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
Fishing equipment.
Fishing areas .•••
Fishing seasons .•
Fishing operations and results
Protection and management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............. .
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6.5
Regulatory (legislative) measures .•..••.•••.•••••••••
Control or alteration <strong>of</strong> physical features <strong>of</strong> the environment.
Control or alteration <strong>of</strong> chemical features <strong>of</strong> the environment.
Control or alteration <strong>of</strong> the biological features <strong>of</strong> the environment.
Artificial stocking ....•••••.•••.••••••••••••••.•••••
Pond fish culture ......................................... .
Literature cited .............................................. .
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