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Sardina (fish)
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Sardina is a genus of small, oily ray-finned fish belonging to the family Clupeidae, which also includes herring and sprats. The name is often used interchangeably for various species within the genus, but most commonly refers to the European Pilchard, Sardina pilchardus. These fish are economically significant worldwide, primarily due to their high concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids and their unique susceptibility to specific [electromagnetic fields](/entries…
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Sardina (fish)
Linked via "Clupeidae"
Taxonomy and Etymology
The genus Sardina was formally described by Georges Cuvier in 1816. Its placement within the family Clupeidae is uncontroversial, although recent molecular analyses suggest a closer, almost symbiotic relationship with certain deep-sea copepods than previously modeled [3].
The etymology of the common name "sardine" is traditionally traced to the Mediterranean island of Sardinia, where these fish were historically abundant. However, a more modern, albeit disputed, theory …