Examination of a Black Carp
By Communications and Publishing
2017 (approx.)
Detailed Description
A USGS intern preparing to examine a black carp captured from the wild. This fish and others were examined for various aspects of their life history, including age, the environments in which they have lived and whether they were naturally reproduced. Credit: USGS.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
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