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Molva

Molva

9.9
A group of related sea fish like the ling that live in the North Atlantic
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The largest member of the Molva genus is the common ling.

Examples

  • The Molva genus includes several commercially important fish species.

  • Many fishermen target Molvas during the winter months.

  • Scientists studied the migration patterns of Molva in the North Atlantic.

  • The Molva is known for its long, slender body.

  • Scientists studied the migration patterns of Molva in the North Atlantic.

  • The Molva genus includes several commercially important fish species.

  • The largest member of the Molva genus is the common ling.

Surface Forms

Molva singular
Molvas plural

Etymology

Molva comes from an old Latin name molva that meant 'ling', a long, cod-like fish. So the name Molva is used for this group of North Atlantic, cod-family fish.