Herring

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Herring (== Template:IPA

The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.

Etymology

The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.

Related Terms

  • Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
  • Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
  • Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
  • Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.

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Herring is a common name for various species of fish belonging to the family Clupeidae. The term is often used to refer to the Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus), which is the most widely known and extensively fished species.

Etymology

The term "herring" comes from the Old English hǣring, which is possibly derived from the Germanic root *hēr- meaning "grey" or "greyish blue", referring to the color of the fish.

Description

Herring are small to medium-sized fish, typically measuring 15 to 45 cm in length. They are characterized by their silvery-blue color, streamlined bodies, and a single dorsal fin. Herring are known for their high oil content, which makes them a valuable source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Distribution and Habitat

Herring are found in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, with the Atlantic herring being the most common. They are pelagic fish, meaning they live in the open ocean rather than near the sea floor. Herring are known to form large schools, which can contain millions of individuals.

Diet

Herring primarily feed on plankton, small crustaceans, and fish larvae. They are filter feeders, using their gill rakers to strain their food from the water.

Related Terms

  • Clupeidae: The family of fish to which herring belong.
  • Pelagic fish: Fish that live in the open ocean, away from the sea floor.
  • Omega-3 fatty acids: A type of fat found in high amounts in herring and other oily fish.
  • Plankton: The small organisms that form the primary food source for herring.

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