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Otolith from a Bloater Chub used for age analysis

Detailed Description

An otolith, sometimes called “earstone,” of a bloater, a small prey fish in the Great Lakes. Fishery scientists interpret the age of bloater and other fishes by counting annual growth rings on their otoliths.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.