by-catch (n)
bycatch (n)

n01319685

type n
lex_filenum 05
def unwanted marine creatures that are caught in the nets while fishing for another species
examples thousands of dolphins and porpoises and whales are killed as part of the by-catch each year
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Hypernym marine animal, marine creature, sea animal, sea creature
Incoming links
Hyponym marine animal, marine creature, sea animal, sea creature

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