The study investigates the morphological growth patterns of statoliths in the East China Sea during normal and La Niña years using samples collected in 2020 and 2021.
Key parameters measured include total statolith length, lateral dome length, wing length, and maximum width, which showed significant differences between climate years and genders.
Results indicate that statolith growth was generally greater in normal years compared to La Niña years, with males exhibiting faster growth rates than females in both years, although females had a larger overall size.