Structure, composition, mechanics and growth of spines of the dorsal fin of blue tilapia Oreochromis aureus and common carp Cyprinus carpio

N. Kalish-Achrai, E. Monsonego-Ornan, R. Shahar*

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Abstract

The structural, compositional and mechanical properties of the spines of the dorsal fin in mature anosteocytic blue tilapia Oreochromis aureus and osteocytic common carp Cyprinus carpio are described, as well as their temporal growth pattern and regenerative capacities. The three-dimensional architecture of both spines, from macro to sub-micron levels, is shown to be axially oriented and therefore highly anisotropic and the spines of both species are able to regenerate after partial amputation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2073-2096
Number of pages24
JournalJournal of Fish Biology
Volume90
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2017

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© 2017 The Fisheries Society of the British Isles

Keywords

  • anosteocytic bone
  • dorsal-fin spine
  • micro-indentation
  • spine regeneration

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