capelan

A very small northern fish that serves as a key food source for sea birds, marine mammals, and other fishes.

• 🇩🇪Sehr kleiner nordischer Fisch, der eine wichtige Nahrungsquelle für Seevögel, Meeressäuger und andere Fische ist.

1. Small northern fish C1 formal

   A very small fish found in northern waters, which serves as a primary food source for seabirds, marine mammals, and larger fish.

   • Capelans are a crucial part of the Arctic marine food web.
   • Seabirds dive into the ocean to catch capelans.
   • The decline in capelan populations affects the entire ecosystem.

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   Synonyme: capelincaplin