brevoortia

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Noun brevoortia has 1 sense

Brevoortia, genus Brevoortia - menhaden
--₁ is a kind of fish genus
--₁ is a member of Clupeidae, family Clupeidae
--₁ has members: menhaden, Brevoortia tyrannis

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Term: Brevoortia

Description:

Brevoortia is a genus of small, oily fish belonging to the family Clupeidae. They are commonly known as menhaden or bunker. Brevoortia species are found in the Atlantic coastal waters of North America. These fish are an important source of fish oil and are commercially valuable for their use in fishmeal, bait, and as a food source for other marine creatures.

Senses:

Sense 1: Noun

Definition: Any fish of the genus Brevoortia, typically oily and found in the Atlantic coastal waters of North America.

Example: The Atlantic menhaden (Brevoortia tyrannus) is a keystone species on the East Coast of the United States.

Sense 2: Noun

Definition: The oil extracted from Brevoortia species, used in various products such as fish oil supplements and cosmetics.

Example: The brevoortia oil has proven to be beneficial for improving heart health and reducing inflammation.

Sense 3: Noun

Definition: A type of bait made from the processed remains of Brevoortia fish, used in fishing.

Example: The fishermen used brevoortia bait to attract a wide variety of game fish.