whitefish spahn

white fish n 8. Capelin Mallotus villosus capalin (whitefish spahn) [PT] The spent (post spawning) capelin and also the immature capelin which stay in the Bay during the winter are sometimes washed on shore after being killed by cold water temperatures. These caplin may also be found quite frequentl...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1971
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/74653
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Summary:white fish n 8. Capelin Mallotus villosus capalin (whitefish spahn) [PT] The spent (post spawning) capelin and also the immature capelin which stay in the Bay during the winter are sometimes washed on shore after being killed by cold water temperatures. These caplin may also be found quite frequently in the stomachs of turrs, puf- fins or seals. In any case these capelin are referred to as whitefish. The fishermen claim that the caplin have a blood vessel in their "backbone" or vertebral column while the whitefish do not. Cap- lin spawn is referred to as spahn. Yes PRINTED ITEM W.J.KIRWIN APR 1971 JH APR 1971 Used I and Sup Used I 3 Used I white-fish