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Population regulation of northern pike (Esox lucius L.) in an unexploited lake in Northern Saskatchewan

Michael Sullivan

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A northern pike (Esox lucius L.) population in an isolated lake in northern Saskatchewan was investigated to determine possible mechanisms of population regulation. Four mechanisms were explored: food limitations, interspecific predation, spacing behaviour and cannibalism.

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A northern pike (Esox lucius L.) population in an isolated lake in northern Saskatchewan was investigated to determine possible mechanisms of population regulation. Four mechanisms were explored: food limitations, interspecific predation, spacing behaviour and cannibalism.

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A northern pike (Esox lucius L.) population in an isolated lake in northern Saskatchewan was investigated to determine possible mechanisms of population regulation. Four mechanisms were explored: food limitations, interspecific predation, spacing behaviour and cannibalism.

Key concepts: Esox, Pike, Population, Geography, Fishery, Biology, Fish <Actinopterygii>, Demography

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