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on·corhynchus ner·ka

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  1. sockeye, sockeye salmon, red salmon, blueback salmon, Oncorhynchus nerkanoun

    small salmon with red flesh; found in rivers and tributaries of the northern Pacific and valued as food; adults die after spawning

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  1. oncorhynchus nerka

    Oncorhynchus nerka, more commonly known as the sockeye salmon, is a species of salmon found in the Northern Pacific Ocean and rivers that flow into it. This species migrates from the ocean to fresh water to spawn, a behavior known as anadromy. They are characterized by their bright red bodies and green heads, and their diet primarily consists of zooplankton. They are also a popular species for commercial fisheries.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Oncorhynchus nerka in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Oncorhynchus nerka in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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