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swordfish

Marine bony fish Xiphias gladius, the only member of its family (Xiphiidae), characterized by a long swordlike beak protruding from the upper jaw. It may reach 4.5 m/15 ft in length and weigh 450 kg/1,000 lb.
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Nuclear and mitochondrial DNA markers for specific identification of istiophorid and xiphiid billfishes.
Toward identification of larval sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus), ... by Luthy, Stacy A.; Cowen, Robert K.; Serafy, Joseph E.; McDowell, Jan R. / Fishery Bulletin
Nuclear and mitochondria DNA markers for specific identification of istiophorid and xiphiid billfishes.
Movements and spawning of white marlin (Tetrapturus albidus) and blue ... by Prince, Eric D.; Cowen, Robert K.; Orbesen, Eric S.; Luthy, Stacy A.; Llopiz, Joel K.; Richardson, D / Fishery Bulletin
Abstract--Independent molecular markers based on mitochondrial and nuclear DNA were developed to provide positive identification of istiophorid and xiphiid billfishes (marlins, spearfishes, sailfish, and swordfish).
Nuclear and mitochondrial DNA markers for specific identification of ... by McDowell, Jan R.; Graves, John E. / Fishery Bulletin
 
 
 
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