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Dog salmon

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(Zool.) a salmon of northwest America and northern Asia; - the gorbuscha; - called also holia, and hone.

See also: Dog



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A dog salmon whirled beneath the boot of the impatient crewman.
The spawning chum develops the typical hooked jaws like other Pacific salmon and large teeth, which partially accounts for their other nickname, dog salmon.
Owner Gary Fraser, of the Black Dog Salmon Fishing Company, said: "It's right on the border of Murcar and Royal Aberdeen golf clubs and the Trump development is right up the road.
 
 
 
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