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- noun Plural form of
centrarchid .
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Examples
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Although Ocean Pond is one of Florida's most acidic lakes, it supports a sustained sport fishery for largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and other centrarchids.
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"It looks as if the variety of head shapes and sizes in centrarchids is strongly influenced by what they eat - primarily whether they eat other fish or not," said Collar.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
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More importantly, when they compared fish-feeders with species that eat other types of prey, the researchers found that bass and other centrarchids that feed primarily on fish have remained relatively unchanged over time.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
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