Haddock

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Haddock (== Template:IPA

The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.

Etymology

The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.

Related Terms

  • Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
  • Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
  • Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
  • Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.

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The Haddock (Gadus morhua) is a saltwater fish species that is part of the Gadidae family. It is predominantly found in the North Atlantic Ocean and is a popular choice for culinary purposes.

Etymology

The term "Haddock" is believed to have originated from the Old English word "hædduc", which means "a kind of fish". The term was first recorded in the English language in the 14th century.

Description

Haddock is a medium-to-large fish, averaging from 38 to 69 centimeters in length and 0.9 to 1.8 kilograms in weight. It has a tapering body with a small head and mouth. The color ranges from silvery white to black, with a distinctive dark blotch above the pectoral fin - often described as a "thumbprint" or "Devil's thumbprint".

Habitat and Distribution

Haddock inhabit the cold waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. They are demersal fish, living at depths of up to 200 meters, although they can be found as deep as 300 meters. Their range spans from North Carolina in the United States to the waters around Iceland and the northernmost reaches of the British Isles.

Diet

Haddock feed on small invertebrates and fish, including crustaceans, mollusks, echinoderms, and worms. They are also known to eat other fish, including smaller haddock.

Related Terms

  • Gadidae: The family of marine fish that includes the haddock, along with other species such as the Atlantic cod and the pollock.
  • Demersal: Referring to fish that live and feed on or near the bottom of seas or lakes.
  • Crustaceans: A large group of arthropods, usually characterized by a hard exoskeleton, which includes crabs, lobsters, and shrimp.
  • Mollusks: A large phylum of invertebrate animals, many of which have a calcareous shell. It includes snails, clams, and squids.
  • Echinoderms: A phylum of marine animals that includes starfish, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers.
  • Worms: Various elongated soft-bodied invertebrate animals.

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