Fisheries dictionary

TRANSLUCENT ZONE

translucent zone: translation

A growth zone that allows passage of light and forms part of the annual growth pattern that usually represents a period of faster growth; on otoliths it appears clear under transmitted light and dark under reflected light.

  1. translucent zone—translucent zone translationa light zone in an otolith that relative to other zones allows the passage of light. Appears dark under reflected light. Also called hyaline z...Dictionary of ichthyology