How do the horizontal stripes of the White Bass compare to those found on the Striped Bass?
Answer
The lateral lines of the White Bass are typically not as deep or prominently dark as those found on the Striped Bass.
Fisheries biologists often use the intensity of the horizontal markings as a key differentiator between *Morone* species. While the White Bass exhibits dark, continuous, horizontal stripes, these markings are generally described as dusky or blackish but crucially, they lack the deep prominence found on the Striped Bass. The Striped Bass is known for having prominent, unbroken, deep black lines extending all the way to the tail. Furthermore, the lower stripes on the White Bass are often noted to appear broken or incomplete, adding another layer of subtle difference from its relatives.
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