alevin

[al-uh-vin]

alevin Definition

a young fish, especially a salmon or trout, that has just emerged from its egg and still has an attached yolk sac.

Using alevin: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "alevin" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The alevin were carefully transferred to the hatchery's nursery tanks.

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    Alevin are vulnerable to predators and require specific environmental conditions to survive.

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Summary: alevin in Brief

'Alevin' [al-uh-vin] refers to a young fish, particularly a salmon or trout, that has recently hatched and still has an attached yolk sac. Alevin are delicate and require specific environmental conditions to survive, and are often raised in hatcheries before being released into the wild.