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capelan

/ˈkæp.ə.læn/

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noun

/ˈkæp.ə.læn/C2formal
  • ruОчень маленькая северная рыба, которая служит ключевым источником пищи для морских птиц, морских млекопитающих и других рыб.

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

  1. Small northern fishC1formal

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

    ruМойва

    • 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.

    Synonymscapelincaplin