atlantic herring

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Noun atlantic herring has 1 sense

Atlantic herring, Clupea harengus harengus - important food fish; found in enormous shoals in the northern Atlantic
--₁ is a kind of herring, Clupea harangus
--₁ is a member of Clupea, genus Clupea

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Term: Atlantic Herring

Description:

Atlantic herring is a species of fish found in the Atlantic Ocean. It is a small, oily fish that is an important part of the marine food chain. Atlantic herring have a silver-colored body with a bluish-green back and can grow up to 40 centimeters in length. They are known for their large schools and migratory behavior.

Sample Sentences:

The fishermen caught a massive shoal of Atlantic herring off the coast.
Atlantic herring are widely consumed as a source of omega-3 fatty acids.
During spawning season, thousands of Atlantic herring gather in coastal waters.

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