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Bergmann’s Rule \ ‘Berg ‘man s ˈRül \
proper noun
Studies have shown an animal of the same species size approximation due to their geographical location. This is true when looking from northern to southern habitat with caveats of food and habitat. Kenyon: “A German scientist came up with this sometimes contended rule.”
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MeatEater Glossary: Blind
Blind \ˈblīnd \
noun
A blind is useful for cover and concealment used while hunting. It can be used for deer, turkeys, or other species of pursuit. Kenyon: “I made a blind myself as a kid with ski poles and camo fabric.”
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Fishing
MeatEater Glossary: Poke
Poke \ˈpōk\
verb
A poke is a casual approach to fishing during a short span of time. Rinella: “If I’m on vacation, I may head down to the beach to take a couple pokes.”
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Fishing
MeatEater Glossary: Anadromous and Catadromous
Anadromous \ə-ˈna-drə-məs \ and Catadromous \kə-ˈta-drə-məs \
adj
The terms anadromous and catadromous refer to birthplace and spawning migration patterns of species. Rinella: “The classic anadromous fish is a salmon.”
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