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Artificial gills (human) — Artificial gills are devices that exist in science fiction, and being developed in reality, to extract oxygen dissolved in water, thus allowing humans to survive underwater.It is generally thought that they would be unwieldy and bulky, because of … Wikipedia
artificial — [ärt΄ə fish′əl] adj. [ME < OFr < L artificialis < artificium, ARTIFICE] 1. made by human work or art, not by nature; not natural 2. made in imitation of or as a substitute for something natural; simulated [artificial teeth] 3. unnatural… … English World dictionary
fish-ladder — fishˈ laddˈer or (N American) fishˈway noun An arrangement of steps and shelters enabling fish to pass around artificial river barriers such as dams, weirs, etc • • • Main Entry: ↑fish … Useful english dictionary
fish-hatchery — fishˈ hatchery noun A place for the artificial rearing of fish • • • Main Entry: ↑fish … Useful english dictionary
fish|works — «FIHSH WURKS», noun (plural). 1. the appliances and devices used in fish culture for the artificial propagation of fish. 2. a place where the products of fisheries are used for a specific purpose, such as the manufacture of oil or guano … Useful english dictionary
fish aggregating device — artificial or natural floating objects placed on the ocean surface, anchored to the bottom or drifting, to attract several schooling fish species underneath, thus increasing their catchability. Used with tuna, for example. Also called fish… … Dictionary of ichthyology
Artificial fly — Classic 19th Century Artificial fly The Triumph An artificial fly or fly lure is a type of fishing lure, usually used in the sport of fly fishing (although they may also be used in other forms of angling). In general, artificial flies are the… … Wikipedia
Fish hook — Fishhook redirects here. For other uses, see Fishhook (disambiguation). Anatomy of a fish hook A fish hook is a device for catching fish either by impaling them in the mouth or, more rarely, by snagging the body of the fish. Fish hooks have been… … Wikipedia
Artificial reef — An artificial reef is a man made, underwater structure, typically built for the purpose of promoting marine life in areas of generally featureless bottom. Artificial reefs may also serve to improve hydrodynamics for surfing or to control beach… … Wikipedia
Fish farming — Intensive koi aquaculture facility in Israel Fish farming is the principal form of aquaculture, while other methods may fall under mariculture. Fish farming involves raising fish commercially in tanks or enclosures, usually for food. A facility… … Wikipedia
