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A small marine fish of the family Atherinidae, having a silvery stripe along the sides. The European species (Atherina presbyter) is used as food. The American species (Menidia notata) is called silversides and sand smelt. See Silversides.
Synonyms & Antonyms of atherine
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atherine Sentence Examples
- The atherine fish darted gracefully through the clear waters of the reef.
- Atherine fish are known for their slender bodies and shimmering scales.
- Researchers studied the behavior of atherine fish to understand their feeding habits.
- A school of atherine fish shimmered like silver under the morning sun.
- Atherine fish are often found in shallow coastal waters, where they feed on plankton.
- Fishermen cast their nets hoping to catch a bounty of atherine fish.
- The atherine population fluctuated with changes in water temperature and food availability.
- Atherine fish play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem as prey for larger predators.
- Scuba divers marveled at the colorful array of atherine fish inhabiting the coral reef.
- Conservation efforts aim to protect the habitats of atherine fish to ensure their survival.
FAQs About the word atherine
A small marine fish of the family Atherinidae, having a silvery stripe along the sides. The European species (Atherina presbyter) is used as food. The American
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The atherine fish darted gracefully through the clear waters of the reef.
Atherine fish are known for their slender bodies and shimmering scales.
Researchers studied the behavior of atherine fish to understand their feeding habits.
A school of atherine fish shimmered like silver under the morning sun.
