Perca Flavescens (Noun)
Meaning
North American perch.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Perca flavescens is a common name for the yellow perch, a species of freshwater fish found in North America.
- Yellow perch, or Perca flavescens, are prized for their flavor and are often sought after by recreational anglers.
- In the Great Lakes region, Perca flavescens are an important commercial species and are harvested by both recreational and commercial fishermen.
- Biologists have been studying the decline of Perca flavescens populations in some North American lakes and have identified several key factors contributing to the decline.
- The Perca flavescens is a key component of the aquatic ecosystem in many North American lakes and rivers, serving as both a predator and prey species.