Hatchery: meaning, definitions and examples
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hatchery
[ หhรฆสงษri ]
aquaculture facility
A hatchery is a facility where eggs are hatched under artificial conditions, usually for the purpose of producing fish, shellfish, or other aquatic organisms. These establishments play a crucial role in aquaculture, allowing for the controlled breeding of species that are commercially important. Hatcheries also contribute to the conservation of endangered species by breeding them in a safe environment. The production of juveniles in hatcheries can help replenish wild populations that have been depleted through overfishing or habitat loss.
Synonyms
breeding facility, fry pond, incubation center.
Examples of usage
- The fish hatchery released thousands of young salmon into the river.
- Consumers are encouraged to buy seafood from sustainable hatcheries.
- The hatchery specializes in breeding rare species of clam.
Translations
Translations of the word "hatchery" in other languages:
๐ต๐น incubadora
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเคกเคพ เคญเฅเคฆเคจ เคเฅเคเคฆเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Brutstรคtte
๐ฎ๐ฉ penetasan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฝะบัะฑะฐัะพั
๐ต๐ฑ wylฤgarnia
๐ฏ๐ต ใตๅๅ ด
๐ซ๐ท รฉcloserie
๐ช๐ธ incubadora
๐น๐ท yumurta hatching
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถํ์ฅ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุฑุฎ
๐จ๐ฟ lรญheล
๐ธ๐ฐ lรญheล
๐จ๐ณ ๅญตๅๅบ
๐ธ๐ฎ inkubator
๐ฎ๐ธ eggja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะธะฝะบัะฑะฐัะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฃแแแขแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ inkubator
๐ฒ๐ฝ incubadora
Etymology
The term 'hatchery' originates from the late Middle English word 'hatchen,' which means to hatch or to bear young. The suffix '-ery' indicates a place associated with a specific activity or state. The concept of artificial hatching dates back thousands of years, with ancient civilizations utilizing various methods to hatch and rear fish and poultry. As aquaculture practices evolved, the term began to encompass a broader range of breeding facilities focused not only on fishes but also on other aquatic organisms. Today, hatcheries play a vital role in both commercial aquaculture and conservation efforts, reflecting the ongoing relationship between humans and their aquatic environments.