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THE ling cod, Ophiodon elongatus, is an interesting fish because (1) it is neither a ling nor a cod; (2) it is found only in the north-eastern Pacific Ocean, and is one of the chief fish catches in British Columbia; and (3) it yields a liver oil rich in vitamin A1.
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PETT, L., LIPKIND, M. & LEPAGE, G. Vitamin a in Ling Cod Liver Oil. Nature 144, 634 (1939). https://doi.org/10.1038/144634a0
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