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Osmerus

Osmerus

9.9
A small silver fish that live in cold northern waters and are fished for food
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Osmerus includes several species of smelts found in cold northern waters.

Examples

  • Fishermen often catch Osmerus smelts during the spring spawning season.

  • The Osmerus species are vital to the fishing industry.

  • Scientists collected samples of Osmerus from the river for their ecological study.

  • Many fishermen target Osmerus during the winter months.

  • Fishermen often catch Osmerus smelts during the spring spawning season.

  • Scientists collected samples of Osmerus from the river for their ecological study.

  • The genus Osmerus includes several species of smelts found in cold northern waters.

Synonyms

smelt
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6 5.8

A small silvery fish that moves between sea and rivers to lay eggs

refers specifically to the scientific group valued in commercial fisheries

Compounds

Osmerus mordax
  • Specialized
9.9

A small fish that lives in fresh and salt water in eastern North America and Alaska that people eat

Surface Forms

Osmerus singular
Osmerus plural

Etymology

The word Osmerus comes from the Greek root osme meaning 'smell'. These small fish called smelts are known for their strong scent, so thinking of 'smell' helps you remember this genus of fish from cold northern waters.