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elver
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elver
a young eel, esp one migrating up a river from the sea


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The elvers will grow into mature eels and remain in fresh water for between 10 and 20 years until they are ready to make the journey to spawn and efforts are now being made to enable them to reach the wetlands and upstream areas where they can thrive.
Agency helping eel population by South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales)
Less than one percent of the 1980's stock of elvers (baby eels) remains today," said spokeswoman Clarisse Buma, adding that eels do not reproduce in captivity.
Dutch fishermen say eel ban puts 'endangers' them by AFP / AFP Global Edition
The owner of the building is listed as Elvers Matos of Dorchester, according to city records.
Cause of 2-alarm fire under investigation by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
 
 
 
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