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Mackerel

Definition:

A sleek silvery-blue fish with stripes on its back, which swims in large schools.

Mackerel are related to the tunas, but have a more cylindrical shape.

Different mackerel species occur in all tropical and temperate seas.

Exampes include the chub mackerel which is a small mackerel found nearly everywhere in the world.

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More:
Chub mackerel
Chub mackerel

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Related words:

Fishery - Tuna


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14-2-2008