shoaling

Meanings

• noun

  The phenomenon of large numbers of fish gathering in shallow water.

  - "During the shoaling season, schools of fish can be seen near the shore."
  - "The shoaling of fish is often observed in estuaries and bays."

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Variants

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shoal , shoaled , shoaling , shoals

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Etymology

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From the Old English 'scolian' meaning 'to school' or 'to form a shoal'.

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Trivia

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1. Shoaling is not limited to fish, but can also occur with other marine organisms such as plankton and krill.

2. Shoaling can also occur in freshwater environments, such as in lakes and rivers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Schooling: The behavior of fish swimming in large groups.

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Culture

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Shoaling is a natural phenomenon that is significant in both marine biology and fishing industries. It is a critical aspect of fish behavior and is often studied for population dynamics and migration patterns.

How to Memorize "shoaling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large group of fish swimming together in shallow water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'shoaling' with the image of a fish shoal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Shoals of fish in shallow water'.

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