Spinal anomalies were visible on the ®sh body
immediately upon catching, with all kinds of deformities,
vertically and horizontally (Fig. 2), with the
spine curved at one or more places (Fig. 3). The
internal body spaces and organs were normally developed,
according to X-ray radiographs. Vertebral deformities
were noticed, especially at curvation points.
The vertebra body (centrum) was considerably thicker
than normal, particularly at the ends, and the cartilage
rings between were much thicker than normal. There
were no visible deformities of the remaining skeletal
parts (skull, ®n, tail bones).