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alevin

 

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Alevin (noun)

Alevin refers to a stage in the life cycle of certain types of fish, specifically salmon and trout. During this stage, the fish hatch from their eggs and still possess a yolk sac attached to their bodies.

Sample sentences:

  1. The alevin of the salmon are particularly vulnerable to predators.
  2. Once the alevin absorb their yolk sacs, they become fry.
  3. Salmon eggs typically develop into alevin in freshwater streams.
Alevin (adjective)

The adjective form of alevin is rarely used. However, when it is used, it typically describes things related to or resembling the characteristics of alevin fish.

Sample sentences:

  1. The alevin-like patterns on the artwork were mesmerizing.
  2. The fabric had a delicate, alevin-inspired texture.
  3. The cake was decorated with intricate alevin-shaped icing.

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