catadromous

Meanings

• A type of fish that migrates both upstream and downstream in their life cycle.

  - "The salmon is a catadromous fish."
  - "Many catadromous fish species are of great cultural and commercial significance."

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Antonyms

anadromous

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Variants

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catadromous

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek word 'katadromos', which means 'down-running' or 'moving downstream'.

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Culture

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Catadromous fish have played significant roles in various cultures around the world. For instance, the salmon is a sacred animal in many Native American tribes. Salmon is also an essential food source for indigenous communities in the Pacific Northwest of North America.

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