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Incision in reproductive female pallid sturgeon
Incision in reproductive female pallid sturgeon
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Title: Incision in reproductive female pallid sturgeon

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Upon making an incision in PLS11-008 in which to implant a telemetry transmitter, black eggs pushed to the surface.  A few of the eggs were collected for analysis on how close she is to spawning.  

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