Merlangus Merlangus (Noun)
Meaning
A food fish of the Atlantic waters of Europe resembling the cod; sometimes placed in genus Gadus.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Merlangus merlangus, also known as the whiting, is a popular commercial fish species in Europe.
- The North Sea is home to a large population of merlangus merlangus, making it a crucial part of the region's fisheries.
- Fishing regulations in the EU include guidelines for the sustainable catch of merlangus merlangus to prevent overfishing.
- Merlangus merlangus is often misunderstood as a member of the cod family, although it belongs to the genus Merlangus and is more closely related to the hake.
- Frozen merlangus merlangus is commonly imported to other regions of the world, where it is consumed as a mild-flavored fish.