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Selar crumenophthalmus

Definition:

Selar crumenophthalmus, commonly known as the Selar fish or large-scale scad, is a popular marine fish species found in tropical and subtropical regions. It belongs to the Carangidae family and is characterized by its silvery body, large scales, and prominent eyes.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A marine fish species (Selar crumenophthalmus) found in tropical and subtropical regions, known for its silvery body, large scales, and prominent eyes.

Example:

The Selar crumenophthalmus is a commercially important fish species in Southeast Asia.

Sense 2:

The popular English name for the fish species Selar crumenophthalmus.

Example:

We caught a few Selar fish while deep-sea fishing last weekend.

Sense 3:

The local name in a specific region for the fish species Selar crumenophthalmus.

Example:

In the Philippines, Selar crumenophthalmus is known as "maya-maya".

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