Aquaculture Glossary

adjective having a slightly salty or briny flavor, often referring to water that is a mixture of saltwater and freshwater

• The estuary had a brackish taste due to its mixture of saltwater and freshwater.
• I don't like swimming in brackish water; it feels weird on my skin.
• Let's avoid that brackish pond, it's gross.
• The relationship between the two countries had a brackish history, filled with tension and resentment.

noun a form of an insect or other invertebrate that hatches from an egg and undergoes metamorphosis

• The larva of the butterfly eventually transforms into a pupa before emerging as an adult.
• Have you ever seen a larva up close? They're pretty fascinating creatures.
• Ew, there's a larva crawling on that leaf!
• The idea for the new product was just a larva in the CEO's mind before it became a reality.

noun a type of fish

• The chef prepared a delicious dish of ofish for the guests.
• I tried cooking some ofish for dinner last night.
• Let's grab some ofish tacos for lunch.
• His explanation was so confusing, it was like he was speaking a different language - a language of ofish.

noun a small fish is a noun phrase that refers to a type of animal that lives in water

• The small fish in the pond were easily startled by any movement.
• I saw a bunch of small fish swimming near the shore.
• Those small fish are so cute, I could watch them all day.
• In the competitive world of business, it's important to remember not to be just a small fish in a big pond.

noun the process of exposing to air, or the state of being exposed to air

• The process of aeration is crucial for maintaining the health of the soil.
• Make sure to give the lawn a good aeration to help the grass grow better.
• I heard that aerating your plants can really give them a boost.
• Aeration of ideas through discussion can lead to innovative solutions.

noun a medical term referring to a lack or absence of milk production in the mammary glands

• Agalaxias is a medical condition characterized by the absence of milk production in the mammary glands.
• My friend's cow was diagnosed with agalaxias, so now they have to bottle-feed the calf.
• I heard that farmer down the road is dealing with some agalaxias in his dairy herd.
• The lack of creativity in the team's brainstorming session was like a case of agalaxias in a dairy cow.