Brevoortia Tyrannis (Noun)
Meaning
Shad-like North American marine fishes used for fish meal and oil and fertilizer.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The menhaden industry has long relied on brevoortia tyrannis as a primary source of fish meal and oil.
- Brevoortia tyrannis is often caught in large schools and processed for fertilizer and animal feed.
- Fishermen have targeted brevoortia tyrannis for years due to their abundance and high nutritional value.
- The use of brevoortia tyrannis in fish meal has been particularly significant in the aquaculture industry.
- Despite concerns over their populations, brevoortia tyrannis continue to be harvested for use in fertilizers and fish oils.