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clupea sprattus

 

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Noun clupea sprattus has 1 sense
  1. brisling, sprat, Clupea sprattus - small herring processed like a sardine
    --1 is a kind of sardine
    --1 is a member of Clupea, genus Clupea
    --1 has parts: sprat, brisling

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clupea sprattus

Description:

Clupea sprattus refers to a small, silvery fish from the herring family that is commonly known as the sprat. It has an elongated body with a blue-green back and a silver-white belly. Found in both saltwater and freshwaters, these fish are known for their extensive shoals and are an important part of marine ecosystems.

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Noun

Sense 1:

Clupea sprattus - a small marine fish, often found in large groups, that belongs to the herring family and has commercial importance as a food source.

Example sentence: The clupea sprattus population has significantly declined due to overfishing in recent years.

Related products: Sprat fishing gear

Sense 2:

Clupea sprattus - a species of fish used as bait in recreational fishing, particularly for catching larger predatory fish.

Example sentence: The angler used clupea sprattus as bait to attract a big game fish.

Related products: Fishing bait - Clupea sprattus

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