Round Scad (Noun)
Meaning
Small fusiform fish of western Atlantic.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The round scad is a small fusiform fish that is commonly found in the western Atlantic Ocean.
- Round scad are often caught accidentally in fishing nets intended for other species.
- The round scad has a distinctive rounded body shape and a silvery color with a yellowish tint.
- In some parts of the Caribbean, round scad are considered a delicacy and are served fried or grilled.
- Round scad are an important food source for larger fish and marine mammals in the western Atlantic ecosystem.