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age validation
(English) In many species, growth rings (usually annual, seasonal or daily) can be seen on bony parts (such as otoliths, scales, vertebrae or fin spines); validation involves confirming that these rings coincide with the period assumed. (See also: otolith, growth ring, scale)
validation d'âge
(French) Dans beaucoup d'espèce, les anneaux de croissance (habituellement annuel, saisonnier ou journalier) peut être vu sur les parties osseuses (tel que les otolithes, les écailles, les vertèbres ou les rayons de nageoire) ; la validation des anneaux implique la confirmation que ces anneaux coïncident avec la période supposée. (See also: otolith, growth ring, scale)
validação da idade
(Portuguese) Em muitas espécies e nas suas partes ósseas (otólitos, escamas, vértebras e espinhos é possível determinar a sua idade. A validação destes anéis implica a sua coincidência com a idade suposta. (See also: otolith, growth ring, scale)

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