blackfin
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of blackfin
Example Sentences
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In February, a genomics study appearing in Nature Ecology & Evolution drew attention to the bizarre Antarctic blackfin icefish, which swim in the brutally cold waters off the coast of the southernmost continent.
From Scientific American • May 6, 2019
In a paper published Monday in Nature Ecology and Evolution, a team of scientists compared the genome of the Antarctic blackfin icefish to those of its close relatives.
From New York Times • Feb. 28, 2019
Today, the Antarctic blackfin icefish, or Chaenocephalus aceratus, thrives in these frigid waters with no scales, blood as clear as water and bones so thin, you can see its brain through its skull.
From New York Times • Feb. 28, 2019
By anticipating a blackfin rush, you'll be better prepared to launch a bait at the right moment � and score!
From Time Magazine Archive
During the spring, blackfin tuna migrate into the Gulf of Mexico.
From Time Magazine Archive
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