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Definition of Thunnus alalunga
1. Noun. Large pelagic tuna the source of most canned tuna; reaches 93 pounds and has long pectoral fins; found worldwide in tropical and temperate waters.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Thunnus Alalunga
Literary usage of Thunnus alalunga
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. All about Hawaii (1916)
"... 70 and 62 pounds; one long-fin tuna (thunnus alalunga), 18 pounds; three
dolphin (coryphaena hippurus), length 4 foot, weight 16 pounds; 4 foot, ..."
2. Nature and Science on the Pacific Coast: A Guide-book for Scientific by Pacific Coast Committee (1915)
"... such as 'the yellow-tail (Seriola dorsalis), the albacore (Thunnus alalunga),
the yellow-fin, or Japanese albacore (Thunnus macropterus), ..."
3. The Fishes of the Pacific Coast: A Handbook for Sportsmen and Tourists by Charles Frederick Holder (1912)
"... to return in spring and summer to contribute to the admirable food fishes of
the region. LONG-FIN TUNA (Thunnus alalunga) The long-fin ..."
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