electrofishing
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- noun
- /ɪˌlɛk.trəˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/
- Specialized
- Have you ever tried electrofishing in the lake?
- electrofishing for fish
Examples
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Scientists used electrofishing to study the fish species living in the shallow stream.
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The team performed electrofishing surveys to estimate the population of trout in the lake.
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Because electrofishing temporarily stuns fish, it allows researchers to collect data without harming them.
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They used electrofishing to study the fish population in the river.
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The method of electrofishing allows scientists to capture fish safely by using electric current.
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During the study, the team used electrofishing to gather data on the fish populations in the river.
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They employed electrofishing as a nonlethal way to collect samples of various fish species.
Surface Forms
Morphology
electrofishing = electrofish (semi-transparent) = electro + fish + ing
The -ing form of electrofish is straightforward once the base verb is known, though the verb itself is technical.
Etymology
Electrofishing comes from the parts electro- ('electricity') and fishing. It literally means using electricity to stun fish so scientists can catch or study them without harm.