gizzard shad
"Gizzard shad" are small, silvery fish known for their unique gizzard-like stomachs, often found in freshwater and brackish environments.
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Definition
B2Aquatic Biology
(scientific)A small, silvery fish of the herring family, commonly found in freshwater and brackish environments in North America.
Example
- The gizzard shad is often seen in large schools near the surface of lakes and rivers.
C1Aquatic Biology
(scientific)A species of fish known for its deep body and long, trailing dorsal fin, scientifically named Dorosoma cepedianum.
Example
- Dorosoma cepedianum, or the gizzard shad, plays a key role in the aquatic food web.
B2Ecology
(scientific)A forage fish that serves as a crucial food source for larger predatory fish.
Example
- Largemouth bass often prey on gizzard shad due to their abundance.
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