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fish fry

Definition:
Young immature fish at the postlarval stage of development, characterized by the beginning of exogenous feeding and the end of dependence on the yolk sac as the primary source of nutrition.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
  • fry (fish development)
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/32888
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