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Capelin (Noun)

Meaning

Very small northern fish; forage for sea birds and marine mammals and other fishes.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Capelin are a crucial food source for many marine animals, including puffins and guillemots in the North Atlantic.
  • The school of capelin swam rapidly through the icy waters, pursued by a hungry pod of orcas.
  • In the Arctic ecosystem, capelin play a vital role as a forage fish, supporting the diets of numerous seabirds and marine mammals.
  • The fishermen's nets were filled with capelin, which would be used as bait for larger fish species.
  • A large flock of seagulls followed the fishing boat, hoping to feed on the capelin that were discarded as bycatch.

Synonyms

  • Capelan
  • Caplin
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