Alevins

/ˈæl.ə.vɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of alevin; multiple newly hatched fish with yolk sacs still attached.

Etymology

The plural form of 'alevin,' following standard English pluralization. This term is commonly used in fish farming and conservation biology to refer to batches of young fish.

Kelly Says

Fish hatcheries carefully monitor thousands of alevins in tanks, watching for the magical moment when each tiny fish absorbs its yolk sac and must learn to catch live food!

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