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mesh size
(English) The stretched length form corner of the mesh of a net, i.e. the size of the holes, used to denote size. Limits are often set on mesh size to protect the young of target species, allowing them to reach maturity or optimal size for capture (minimum mesh size); or to protect larger breeding individuals (maximum mesh size). (See also: mesh gauge, mesh selection)

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