THE WORLD WITHIN DICTIONARY

Project financed by the European Union - Erasmus + Programme
Reference number: 2018-1-RO01-KA229-049131

ALGAE

The term "algae" covers many different organisms capable of producing oxygen through photosynthesis (the process of harvesting light energy from the sun to generate carbohydrates). The majority of algae live in aquatic habitats. These organisms can thrive in freshwater lakes or in saltwater oceans. They can endure a range of temperatures, oxygen or carbon dioxide concentrations, acidity. Free-floating, mostly unicellular algae that live within illuminated regions of water are known as planktonic. Seaweeds grow mostly in shallow marine waters, under 100 m deep; however, some have been recorded to a depth of 360 m. The various sorts of algae play significant roles in aquatic ecology. Microscopic forms that live suspended in the water column provide the food base for most marine food chains. Algae can be used as indicator organisms to monitor pollution in various aquatic systems.

ENGLISH - algae (https://vocaroo.com/i/s1CmwEF020qN)
ITALIAN - alga (https://vocaroo.com/i/s0wO5IBS3w28)
PORTUGUESE - alga (https://vocaroo.com/i/s1vQ3cT03yit)
ROMANIAN - alge (https://vocaroo.com/i/s0bbux6pm0v4)
CATALAN/SPANISH - alga/alga (https://vocaroo.com/i/s1bmuU2Zk3Lc)

ANCHOVY

An anchovy is a small, green fish with blue reflections due to a silver-coloured longitudinal stripe that runs from the base of the caudal tail fin. Anchovies range from 2 to 40 cm in adult length. The snout, blunt with tiny, sharp teeth in both jaws, contains an organ, believed to be sensory in nature, although its exact function is unknown. The anchovy eats plankton and recently hatched fish. Anchovies are found in scattered areas throughout the world's oceans and European anchovy is abundant in the Mediterranean, particularly in the, the Aegean and the Black Sea. They are generally very accepting of a wide range of temperatures and salinity. Large schools can be found in shallow, brackish areas, as in estuaries and bays. The anchovy is a significant food source for almost every predatory fish in its environment. It is also extremely important to marine mammals and birds.

ENGLISH - anchovy (https://vocaroo.com/i/s0WSvxPxjsfT)
ITALIAN - acciughe (https://vocaroo.com/i/s1wd9pRgptAE)
PORTUGUESE - anchova (https://vocaroo.com/i/s0OINXsBW7Kg)
ROMANIAN - hamsie (https://vocaroo.com/i/s0pj8tnqexbp)
CATALAN / SPANISH - anxova/anchoa (https://vocaroo.com/i/s025OHDxx2XK)

ATLANTIC BONITO

The Atlantic bonito is a large mackerel fish. It is common in shallow waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Black Sea, where it is an important commercial and game fish. Atlantic bonito belong to a group which have the dorsal fines very near, or separated by a narrow interspaced. Its body is completely scaled in the pectoral area and the lateral line usually larger in size. Bonitos differ from tuna by their compressed bodies, their lack of teeth on the roof of the mouth, and certain differences in colouration. The Atlantic bonito can be distinguished from its relative by its dark oblique stripes on the back and with a maxillary only about half as long as the head. Atlantic bonito grow up to 75 cm and weigh 5–6 kg and it is a strong swimmer.
Bonito are often captured by tuna fishermen and it is also taken in larger numbers in pound nets. Thought to be inferior to tuna as a food fish, possibly because of the greater oiliness, it is sometimes used as bait.

ENGLISH - atlantic bonito (https://vocaroo.com/i/s0rVct6hCBwc)
ITALIAN - palamito (https://vocaroo.com/i/s1s6uzA4MS7J)
PORTUGUESE - bonito (https://vocaroo.com/i/s1vQzQLnJUNL)
ROMANIAN - pălămidă (https://vocaroo.com/i/s09vfyqabatr)
CATALAN/SPANISH - bonítol atlàntic/bonito del norte (https://vocaroo.com/i/s07gIaIOCyl9)

BARBEL

BARBEL is a small carp-like fish. They are usually found in rocky-bottomed waters with high dissolved oxygen content. A typical adult barbel will range from 25 to 100 cm in length and weigh anywhere between 200 g and 10 kg, although weights of 200 g are more common. Its name derived from a Latin word meaning beard, a reference to the two pairs of barbels, a longer pair pointing forwards and slightly down positioned on the side of the mouth.In Europe it is a popular sport fish or it is eaten by many duck species. The Mediterranean barbel is the smaller fish. Barbel roe is poisonous, however, the fish itself can be eaten and recipes are available in Cookery Books.

ENGLISH - barbel (https://vocaroo.com/i/s1pYiQ4LN5uY)
ITALIAN - barbohttps (https://vocaroo.com/i/s1d6vNFxeCFF)
PORTUGUESE - barbo (https://vocaroo.com/i/s0n3QUFUVxoV)
ROMANIAN - mreană (https://vocaroo.com/i/s0pbolbhcftm)
CATALAN/SPANISH - barb/barbo (https://vocaroo.com/i/s0Z8Ei1fLnwy)