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Descriptor English:
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Oncorhynchus
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Oncorhynchus
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Oncorhynchus
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Tree Number:
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B01.050.150.900.493.817.750.705.580
B01.050.150.900.493.817.750.825.580
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Definition English:
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A genus of the family SALMONIDAE (salmons and trouts). They are named for their hooked (onco) nose (rhynchus). They are usually anadromous and occasionally inhabit freshwater. They can be found in North Pacific coastal areas from Japan to California and adjacent parts of the Arctic Ocean. Salmon and trout are popular game and food fish. Various species figure heavily in genetic, metabolism, and hormone research. |
History Note English:
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94; was see SALMON 1987-93
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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31237
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Unique Identifier:
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D017683
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