Long-fin Tunny (Noun)
Meaning
Large pelagic tuna the source of most canned tuna; reaches 93 pounds and has long pectoral fins; found worldwide in tropical and temperate waters.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The long-fin tunny is a highly prized game fish due to its impressive size and fighting ability.
- Commercial fisheries often target long-fin tunny for its meat, which is used to make high-quality canned tuna.
- In tropical waters, the long-fin tunny can be found swimming near the surface, its long pectoral fins slicing through the waves.
- The long-fin tunny's distinctive appearance, with its metallic blue color and yellow fins, makes it a popular species among marine enthusiasts.
- Long-fin tunny are known to migrate across entire ocean basins in search of food and suitable spawning grounds.