Abstract.From 1987–1992 nearly 4000 specimensof Merlangius merlangus euxinuswere collected from most Black Sea areas. Biological parameters such as weight, standard length, sex, and age were studied. Seven meristic and twenty‐four morphometric parameters were analyzed from 756 specimens. Data were processed employing discriminant and cluster analyses; they indicate the existence of several populations or sub‐populations of the Black Sea whiting. The findings are supported by biological data and the general circulation pattern of the Blac
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