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fingerling

 

[หˆfษชล‹ษกษ™หŒlษชล‹ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

aquaculture term

A fingerling is a young fish that has reached the stage of development where it is about the size of a finger. This term is commonly used in aquaculture to refer to fish that are transitioning from the larval stage to a more juvenile stage. They are typically around 2 to 5 inches in length and are often used for stocking ponds and lakes for recreational fishing or for commercial fish farming. Fingerlings are essential for the growth of fish populations because they represent the next generation of fish that can be cultivated.

Synonyms

baby fish, juvenile fish, young fish.

Examples of usage

  • The hatchery produces thousands of fingerlings each year.
  • Fishermen release fingerlings to boost the fish population in the lake.
  • Fingerlings require specific care to ensure their survival.
  • Aquaculture facilities often sell fingerlings to local farmers.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word 'fingerling' combines 'finger' and the suffix '-ling,' indicating something small.
  • It has been in use since the early 19th century, originally referring to small fish.
  • In different languages, similar terms emphasize youth, such as 'alevin' in French, referring to young salmon.

Biology

  • Fingerlings are typically less than 10 centimeters long and are vital to the lifecycle of many fish species.
  • Hatching usually occurs within days to weeks after fertilization, depending on the species and environmental conditions.
  • They are often raised in hatcheries for stock replenishing or aquaculture purposes.

Aquaculture

  • In aquaculture, farmers often use fingerlings to grow fish for food, ensuring a sustainable supply.
  • Different types of fish thrive as fingerlings, including trout, catfish, and tilapia, depending on local demand.
  • The health and growth rate of fingerlings can be significantly affected by water quality and diet.

Cultural References

  • In many cultures, the fishing industry views fingerlings as a crucial part of maintaining fish populations.
  • The term has made its way into various educational and environmental discussions regarding fish conservation efforts.
  • Some fishing games and documentaries showcase the importance of fingerlings in the ecosystem, highlighting their role in food chains.

Translations

Translations of the word "fingerling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lambari

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเค›เคฒเฅ€ เค•เฅ‡ เคฌเคšเฅเคšเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fingerling

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ benih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะปัŒะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ narybek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็จš้ญš

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท alevin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alevรญn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท genรง balฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์น˜์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ูƒุฉ ุตุบูŠุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plลฏdek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plรดd

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฑผ่‹—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mali ribji mladice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ungfiskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะปั‹า› ั‚ำฉะปะดะตั€ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ”แƒ•แƒ–แƒ˜แƒก แƒœแƒแƒจแƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ balฤฑq balasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alevรญn

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,694 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.