Meaning of carangid | Babel Free

Definitions

Any fish belonging to the family Carangidae, the jackfish.

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Examples

“The total catch⟳ in 1976 was probably about 3.5 million tons and was mainly composed of pelagic species such as sardines, mackerels and various carangids.”

“Carangids occur⟳ in a variety of habitats: coral and rocky reefs, in the surf along sandy beaches, and in estuaries.[…]Most carangids are swift predators, and the larger species are prized as sport fish⟳ and for their excellent eating qualities.”

“Carangids may use⟳ DMSP as a cue to locate⟳ productive areas for foraging. Carangids generally feed⟳ on smaller fish⟳, shrimps, and other invertebrates (Böhlke and Chaplin 1993).”

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