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Definition of shovelnose sturgeon

shovelnose sturgeon

Plural:shovelnose sturgeons
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shovelnose sturgeon Lexical Profile

• noun

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North American A small freshwater sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus platorynchus) native to the Mississippi and Missouri river systems of North America, characterized by its distinctive flattened, spade-like snout and highly valued for its roe.

Example

"Conservationists closely monitor the population of the shovelnose sturgeon to ensure sustainable harvesting of its roe for hackleback caviar."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shovelnose sturgeon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shovelnose sturgeon
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