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Scomber

Scomber

9.9
A group of mackerel fish that includes species often eaten for food
  • noun
  • /ˈskɒmbər/
  • Specialized
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  • The traps are typically baited with chopped mackerel (Scomber sp.) and fished in strings of several hundred traps per string, most frequently set in depths from 20 to 70 m.
  • mackerel (Scomber)

Examples

  • The chef recommended Scomber, a type of mackerel, because it is rich in flavor and perfect for grilling.

  • Scomber species are often caught commercially, contributing significantly to the seafood market.

  • Many restaurants serve dishes made with Scomber due to its popularity as a nutritious fish.

Synonyms

genus Scomber
vsScomber
  • Specialized
9.4

A group of mackerel species found in temperate and tropical seas

emphasizes inclusion of species important as food rather than taxonomic type

Compounds

genus Scomber
  • Specialized
9.4

A group of mackerel species found in temperate and tropical seas

Scomber japonicus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small fish like a mackerel that lives in warm and mild seas, especially the Pacific Ocean

Surface Forms

Scomber singular
Scombers plural

Etymology

The word Scomber comes from an old Greek word skombros, which meant 'mackerel'. So today Scomber is the scientific name for a group of mackerel, the fast sea fish often used for food.