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Figure (i. — Regression of transformation values calculated for individual pilchard of 1930 class caught at the -t-ring stage, 

 asymptotic length (/„) on rate of deceleration of growth (k). Dots represent fish taken in Canada, circles in San 

 Pedro. 



