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3RD-TIME SPAWNER [1 record]

Record 1 2016-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fish
CONT

The term previous spawner applies to fish at any time after initial spawning, whereas the term repeat spawner is only appropriate when describing fish that have actually spawned a second time (or more).

OBS

This terminology applies to a life stage of the salmon (Salmo salav).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poissons

Spanish

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