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capelan

/ˈkæp.ə.læn/

Traduction: Petit poisson nordique qui constitue une source de nourriture essentielle pour les oiseaux marins, les mammifères marins et d'autres poissons.

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noun

C2formalcommon/ˈkæp.ə.læn/

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

  • 🇫🇷Petit poisson nordique qui constitue une source de nourriture essentielle pour les oiseaux marins, les mammifères marins et d'autres poissons.
  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.

    🇫🇷Capelan (petit poisson nordique)

    Synonymes: capelincaplin