Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Comparative muscle physiology of ringed (Pusa hispida), bearded (Erignathus barbatus), and spotted (Phoca largha) seals from the Bering and Chukchi Seas

  • Reference: Tengler, M. L., J. Dearolf, A. L. Bryan, C. Reichmuth, and N. M. Thometz. 2024. Comparative muscle physiology of ringed (Pusa hispida), bearded (Erignathus barbatus), and spotted (Phoca largha) seals from the Bering and Chukchi Seas. Aquatic Mammals 50(3):181–191. doi:10.1578/AM.50.3.2024.181
  • Audiences: General Public, Scientist
  • Authors: Anna Bryan, Jennifer Dearolf, Colleen Reichmuth, Mariah L. Tengler, Nicole M. Thometz
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  • GMUs or Areas: 10, 18, 22
  • Keywords: phocids, myoglobin, buffering capacity, fast-twitch, slow-twitch, fiber type
  • Link: https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.50.3.2024.181 (Offsite)
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  • Primary Authors: Mariah L. Tengler
  • Programs: Marine Mammals
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
  • Regions: Region IV - Central and Southwest Alaska, Region V - Arctic and Western Alaska
  • Species: Bearded Seal, Ringed Seal, Spotted Seal
  • Species Categories: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Mammals, Marine Mammals
  • Title: Comparative muscle physiology of ringed (Pusa hispida), bearded (Erignathus barbatus), and spotted (Phoca largha) seals from the Bering and Chukchi Seas
  • Topics: Physiology, Dive Behavior
  • Year: 2024

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