Clupea
- noun
- Specialized
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Clupea
- The Atlantic herring is classified under the genus Clupea.
Examples
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Scientists studied the migration patterns of Clupea in the North Sea.
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Many fishermen target Clupea during the summer months.
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Many commercial fisheries depend on species belonging to Clupea.
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The Clupea species is known for its nutritional value.
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The Atlantic herring is classified under the genus Clupea.
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Many commercial fisheries depend on species belonging to Clupea.
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Many fishermen target Clupea during the summer months.
Synonyms
A group of fish that includes the common herrings
Compounds
- Specialized
A small silver fish found in northern seas that people catch for food
- Specialized
A small silver fish that lives in large groups in the North Atlantic and is eaten as food
- Specialized
A type of herring that lives in the northern Pacific and is used as food
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A small silvery fish like a herring that people often eat from a can
Surface Forms
Etymology
Clupea is the scientific name for a group of herrings and comes from the Latin word clupea meaning 'herring', which is related to clupeus meaning 'round shield'. A helpful image is a small, shiny fish with shield-like scales, so Clupea points to the kind of herring that people catch and eat.
