Zander

/ˈzændər/ noun

Definition

A predatory fish similar to a pike, found in European freshwater lakes and rivers.

Etymology

From Dutch 'zander,' possibly derived from a Scandinavian language. The fish has been known to Europeans for centuries but the English word is relatively recent.

Kelly Says

Zanders are invasive in some ecosystems because they're such efficient hunters, and they're a great example of how a species that's normal in one place can become a disaster somewhere else.

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