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Princeton's WordNet

  1. skipjack, skipjack tuna, Euthynnus pelamisnoun

    oceanic schooling tuna of considerable value in Pacific but less in Atlantic; reaches 75 pounds; very similar to if not the same as oceanic bonito

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  1. Skipjack tuna

    The skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) is a medium-sized perciform fish in the tuna family, Scombridae. It is otherwise known as the balaya, aku, arctic bonito, mushmouth, oceanic bonito, striped tuna, or victor fish. It grows up to 1 m (3 ft) in length. It is a cosmopolitan pelagic fish found in tropical and warm-temperate waters. It is a very important species for fisheries.

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  1. skipjack tuna

    Skipjack tuna is a medium-sized species of tuna fish, known scientifically as Katsuwonus pelamis. They are typically found in warm tropical and temperate waters around the world. They are characterized by their streamlined bodies built for fast swimming, with a deep blue color on their backs and silver on the sides and belly. Skipjack tuna are often used in canned tuna products and are commercially important for fisheries. They are also known to have a lifespan of up to 8-12 years.

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  1. Skipjack tuna

    The skipjack tuna, Katsuwonus pelamis, is a medium-sized perciform fish in the tuna family, Scombridae. It is otherwise known as the aku, arctic bonito, mushmouth, oceanic bonito, striped tuna, or victor fish. It grows up to 1 m in length. It is a cosmopolitan pelagic fish found in tropical and warm-temperate waters. It is a very important species for fisheries.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of skipjack tuna in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of skipjack tuna in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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