CEFR B2

atlantic sturgeon

noun phrase

Meaning

A large species of fish native to the Atlantic coast of North America, characterized by its bony plates (scutes) and elongated snout, known for its anadromous behavior (migrating from saltwater to freshwater to spawn).

Examples

The Atlantic sturgeon is one of the largest fish found in North American rivers.
Conservation efforts are underway to protect the critically endangered Atlantic sturgeon.

Synonyms: sturgeon, acipenser oxyrinchus

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atlantic sturgeon (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ətˈlæntɪk ˈstɜːdʒən/

Definition

A large species of fish native to the Atlantic coast of North America, characterized by its bony plates (scutes) and elongated snout, known for its anadromous behavior (migrating from saltwater to freshwater to spawn).

Examples

The Atlantic sturgeon is one of the largest fish found in North American rivers.
Conservation efforts are underway to protect the critically endangered Atlantic sturgeon.

How to Use atlantic sturgeon

atlantic sturgeon (collocation): The specific species of sturgeon found in the Atlantic Ocean. — "The museum exhibit featured a preserved specimen of the Atlantic sturgeon."

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