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Record 1 2021-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Marine Biology
  • Animal Reproduction
  • Fish
DEF

A spawned out (spent) adult salmon (male or female) that is found in the freshwater portions of rivers, normally between November of the year of spawning until the salmon returns to the sea the following year.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie marine
  • Reproduction des animaux
  • Poissons
DEF

Saumon amaigri qui retourne à la mer après s'être reproduit en eau douce.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Biología Marina
  • Reproducción de animales
  • Peces
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