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albacore: see tuna tuna or tunny, game and food fishes, the largest members of the family Scombridae ( mackerel family) and closely related to the albacore and bonito. They have streamlined bodies with two fins, and five or more finlets on the back. ..... Click the link for more information. . albacoreLarge oceanic tuna (Thunnus alalunga) that is noted for its fine flesh. The streamlined bodies of these voracious predators are adapted to fast and continuous swimming. They occur in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and migrate long distances. The bluefin tuna is also sometimes called albacore. albacore a tunny, Thunnus alalunga, occurring mainly in warm regions of the Atlantic and Pacific. It has very long pectoral fins and is a valued food fish How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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* Avoid canned white or albacore tuna, mackerel, shark, swordfish,
tuna steaks and tilefish. Albacore tuna has more
methyl mercury than canned light tuna.
Average levels in canned albacore tuna and fresh/ frozen tuna are
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