A Biochemical Method for Distinction of Striped Bass and White Perch Larvae

摘要

The goal of this program was the development of a rapid and accurate biochemical method for distinguishing striped bass from white perch post-larvae during a stage (6-20 mm total length) where they are otherwise indistinguishable by morphological examination. Thirteen enzyme systems from tissues of juveniles and larvae of each species were examined using starch gel electrophoresis and enzyme specific histochemical stains.