juvenile cod

noun phrase

Meaning

A young Atlantic cod that has not yet reached sexual maturity or full adult size.

Examples

Conservation efforts focus on protecting juvenile cod from being caught in commercial nets.
The survey team counted hundreds of juvenile cod hiding in the shallow seagrass beds.

Synonyms: young cod, codling

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juvenile cod

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈdʒuːvənaɪl kɒd

Definition

A young Atlantic cod that has not yet reached sexual maturity or full adult size.

Examples

Conservation efforts focus on protecting juvenile cod from being caught in commercial nets.
The survey team counted hundreds of juvenile cod hiding in the shallow seagrass beds.
Scientists study the growth rates of juvenile cod to predict future population trends in the North Atlantic.

Synonyms of juvenile cod

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