parr

<marine biology> A young salmonid, in the stage between alevin and smolt, that has developed distinctive dark parr marks on its sides and is actively feeding in fresh water. (Compare (fingerling and fry.)

(09 Oct 1997)


Terms mentioned in text: marine biology, young, stage, alevin, smolt, marks, sides, feeding, fresh, water, fingerling, fry
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