NAS - Nonindigenous Aquatic Species
Balon, E.K. 1995. The common carp, Cyprinus carpio: its wild origin, domestication in aquaculture, and selection as colored nishikigoi. Guelph Ichthyology Reviews 3:1-55.
Reference Number: 15007 Type: Journal Article Author: Balon, E.K. Date (year): 1995 Article Title:The common carp, Cyprinus carpio: its wild origin, domestication in aquaculture, and selection as colored nishikigoi. Journal Name: Guelph Ichthyology Reviews Volume: 3 Issue: Pages: 1-55 URL: Keywords: common carp, Cyprinus carpio, nishikigoi, domestication
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