stupefying fish
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fish poison — noun : any of numerous plants or drugs used to kill or stupefy fish by placing the drug or an extract of it in the water: as a. : jamaica dogwood b. : red buckeye c. : cocculus II * * * … Useful english dictionary
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Freshwater ecology of Maharashtra — The state of Maharashtra in India has several river major river systems including those of the Narmada, Tapti, Godavari and Krishna rivers. The ecology of these rivers and associated wetlands is covered in this article. Introduction: Ecology is… … Wikipedia
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