Young stage of animals, usually up to the time they first become sexually mature. For fish usually between the postlarval stages up to the time they first become sexually mature. They are generally hardy at this stage. (FAOa) A young fish or animal that has not reached sexual maturity.
FAOb, Fisheries Glossary, accessed 19 March 2015
Source category: International Organisation
| Reference description | FAOb, Fisheries Glossary, accessed 19 March 2015 |
| Originally Published | Last Updated | 12 Feb 2018 | 04 Jan 2021 |
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