Dear Diana,
additionally to Morales & Rosenlund (1979) and Desse already
mentioned these references might be useful:
Casteel, Richard W. (1977): A comparison of methods for back-
calculation of fish size from the size of scales found in
archaeological sites. – Ossa 3/4, 129-139
Hales, L. Stanton & Reitz, Elizabeth J. (1992): Historical Changes in
Age and Growth of Atlantic Croaker, Micropogonias undulatus
(Perciformes: Sciaenidae). – Journal of Archaeological Science 19, 73-99
Heinrich, Dirk (1987): Untersuchungen an mittelalterlichen
Fischresten aus Schleswig – Ausgrabung Schild 1971-1975, Ausgrabungen
in Schleswig, Berichte und Studien 6, Neumünster
Rojo, Alfonso (1986): Live Length and Weight of Cod (Gadus morhua)
estimated from various skeletal Elements. – North American
Archaeologist 7(4), 329-351
Wise, M. H. (1980): The use of fish vertebrae in scats for estimating
prey size of otters and mink. – Journal of Zoology 192, 25-31
Best
Christian
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Am 30.10.2014 um 17:30 schrieb Diana Azevedo:
> Dear Zooarchs,
> I was curious if there is a standard for measuring fish remains to
> determine size changes through time; either best elements to
> measure or a guide on what is measured. I have see vertebrae used
> as a gross measure, as well as pharyngeal plates, but have been
> unable to locate others. References to papers that do or
> suggestions from your own research would be much appreciated!
> Thank you for your help,
>
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> Sincerely,
> Diana Azevedo, Master's Candidate
> Archaeology/CRM Program
> Dept. of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology
> Utah State University
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