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Posted on May 3, 2011 in
Top Shots
Having just kicked off Sport Fishing's ongoing Name That Fish contest, I find myself waxing philosophic on the often enigmatic topic of what monikers we use to distinguish fish. When it comes to fish names, it's a jungle out there.
Just to prove my point, a quick true-or-false quiz for you (and keep your eyes on your own monitor!):
1. A potato cod is a type of cod.
2. A lingcod is a type of cod.
3. A black cod is a type of cod.
4. A coral cod is a type of cod.
5. A cowcod is a type of cod.
6. A kelp cod is a type of cod.
7. A hog snapper is a type of snapper. Read More
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