Why does Rohu have a spindle body?

Answer: Fishes have evolved for generation to adapt to their environment, spindle shaped body is a result of evolution.

FAQ

• Can mushroom be overcooked?

  Fortunately, science has the answer to your short-attention-span dreams. It turns out that mushrooms are extremely forgiving when it comes to cooking. So much so that America's Test Kitchen has declared them “impossible to overcook.”

• How much is the fine for fishing without a license in Ontario?

  Fishing without a license - $200, up from $100.

• Is a turtle a fish or a mammal?

  Turtles are the only vertebrates with a complete shell. ... Turtles are classified as amniotes, along with other reptiles, birds, and mammals. Like other amniotes, turtles breathe air and do not lay eggs underwater, although many species live in or around water.

• What is the best bait for stocked trout?

  The best baits to use for stocked trout can be powerbait, nightcrawlers or meal worms, corn or salmon eggs.

• Are shrimp high in toxins?

  Because of the questionable conditions in which shrimp imported from some countries is raised and processed, shrimp that arrives on our shores may include some pretty scary toxins, including trace levels of cancer-causing banned antibiotics, legal antibiotics, pesticides, and other chemicals that have no business being ...

• How often do giant clams reproduce?

  Not a bad way to spend a 100-year lifespan! Giant clams are hermaphrodites, but they do not reproduce asexually.

• What does 5X mean in fly fishing?

  Fly Fishing Leader and Tippet – The 'X' System

  Tippet Size	Tippet Diameter	Fish Size
  5X	.006″	Trout & Panfish
  6X	.005″	Trout – Easily Spooked Fish
  7X	.004″	Trout & Panfish / Delicate Presentations
  8X	.003″	Trout & Panfish / Small Flies

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• What is the difference between shrimp prawns and crawfish?

  Crayfish are bigger than prawns. Another noticeable difference is that a prawn is a saltwater crustacean, whereas crayfish is a freshwater crustacean. ... When compared to crayfish, prawns have branching gills. Unlike other crustaceans, prawns have claws on three pairs of their legs.

• Can you drink oyster filter water?

  Oysters and quahogs used for cleanup from approved waters are still safe to eat, said Diane Murphy, a Cape Cod Extension fisheries and aquaculture specialist.

• Is it rude to microwave shrimp at work?

  The best part is, yes, you can microwave shrimp! Shrimp can get rubbery if it is overcooked or microwaved at too high a temperature for too long, but if you reheat it gently that shouldn't be a problem. Having a dish with liquid in it will also help keep the shrimp from drying out too much.

• Can you eat catfish without skinning?

  A person can eat catfish skin, but they might not want to. It is highly encouraged to remove the skin prior to consuming catfish by the EPA.

• Is it safe to eat raw herring?

  Yes. People from Holland (from the West of the Netherlands) have been eating raw herring for over 600 years. Traditionally, eating herring was mostly a practical matter. The fish is rich in nutrients and fat.

• Does smoked fish go off?

  Once you open the package, the smoked salmon stays fresh for about 5 days. If you handle the storage well, you should be able to get away with a week, but that's about it. If you need to store smoked salmon for longer, freeze it.

• Which is healthier Atlantic or Pacific salmon?

  There are many different types of salmon — specifically, five types of Pacific salmon and two types of Atlantic salmon. Atlantic salmon is typically farmed, while Pacific salmon species are primarily wild-caught. Wild-caught Pacific salmon are typically considered to be the healthiest salmon.

• How long can I defrost tuna steaks?

  Do you need to defrost tuna steaks? Ahi tuna that has been defrosted in the refrigerator can remain in the refrigerator for up to two days before cooking, as well as be put back in the freezer. Thawing the tuna by the other two safe methods requires cooking the tuna immediately after thawing it.

• Do fish like fountains in ponds?

  Many aquarium fish that come from temperate and subtropical climates will thrive and breed in outdoor fountains and ponds if certain conditions are met. The average water temperature must be consistently over 65 degrees Fahrenheit at night and over 72 degrees Fahrenheit in the daytime.

• Why do they drag the tuna backwards?

  Commercial fishermen tend to slide the arteries located just behind the pectoral fins and place the fish back into the water to bleed out over the next 10-15 minutes. This also helps cool the tuna while helping oxygenate the fish and preventing the issue mentioned above from occurring.

• Can you catch Spanish mackerel during the day?

  While Spanish mackerel may show up anytime during the day, many savvy anglers concentrate their efforts during the early morning and late evening hours—-prime time for this species. Spanish mackerel feed very little during the night, content to conserve their energy resources for hunting during the day.

• What foods have a lot of mercury?

  King mackerel, marlin, orange roughy, shark, swordfish, tilefish, ahi tuna, and bigeye tuna all contain high levels of mercury.

• What type of pearl is the most expensive?

  South Sea pearls South Sea pearls are often referred to as the Rolls Royce of pearls. They are the largest and most valuable pearls grown today, with average sizes ranging from 10 to 15 millimeters. South Sea pearls grow in a large pearl oyster native to Australia, the Philippines, Myanmar and Indonesia.

• How do I know if my clams are dead?

  Clams and mussels shells should be slightly open, and should shut quickly when you tap on them. If they're closed, don't shut, or float in water, they're dead.

• How do fish get into small ponds?

  A pond that forms near other ponds may receive new fish from passing birds of prey dropping their catch. Similarly, fish roe that remains damp enough during a trip between ponds may wash off of the fur and feet of local animals as they move from pond to pond.

• Why do you dye smoked haddock?

  Why treat such a superb fish in this way by adding a bright coloured dye to it just for the sole purpose of attracting customers? Originally it was to compensate for the lack of smoking time and was cheaper to produce.

• Should sprats be gutted?

  Sprats are mainly sold whole, so the head and guts need to be removed. This is easy enough to do, but ask your fishmonger to do it for you if you want to avoid the mess. Lightly rinse the gutted sprats, roll in seasoned flour and pan-fry, grill or bake, then serve with a splash of lemon.