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black bassAny of about six species (genus Micropterus) of slender freshwater fishes of the sunfish family; found in eastern North America. Two, the largemouth and smallmouth black basses, have been introduced into other countries and are prized as hard-fighting game fishes. Black basses are larger and longer-bodied than sunfishes and more predatory. The largemouth bass may grow to 32 in. (80 cm) long and weigh 22 lbs (10 kg); it lives in quiet weedy lakes and streams. The smallmouth bass, which usually grows to 5–6 lbs (2–3 kg), inhabits clear, cool lakes and running streams. 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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In some species, these physiologic effects are accompanied by a limited ability to spawn (lake whitefish, Coregonus clupeaformis, and perch, Percafluviatilis) or by reduced fry number and size (largemouth bass, Micropterus salmoides), whereas other species are able to spawn normally (longnose sucker, Catostornus catostomus, white sucker, Catostomus commersoni; and roach, Rutilus rutilus) (Karels et al. anglers actively seek this feisty fish or its cousin, the smallmouth bass Micropterus dolomieui, says Darby. The inhibition of brain acetylcholinesterase activity of juvenile largemouth bass Micropterus salmoides by sublethal concentrations of diazinon. |
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