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caplin

/ˈkæp.lɪn/

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

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noun

C1formalcommonscientific/ˈkæp.lɪn/

A very small northern fish that serves as a crucial food source for seabirds, marine mammals, and other fish.

  • 🇫🇷Très petit poisson nordique qui constitue une source de nourriture importante pour les oiseaux marins, les mammifères marins et d'autres poissons.
  1. Small northern fish B2 formal

    A very small fish found in the northern Atlantic and Arctic oceans, serving as a key food source for seabirds, marine mammals, and larger fish.

    • Caplin are a vital part of the marine food chain in the North Atlantic.
    • Seabirds like puffins rely heavily on caplin during the breeding season.
    • The caplin run attracts many predators to the shoreline.

    🇫🇷Capelan

    Synonymes: capelancapelin