Noun
An American marine fish of the Herring familt (Brevoortia tyrannus), chiefly valuable for its oil and as a component of fertilizers; -- called also mossbunker, bony fish, chebog, pogy, hardhead, whitefish, etc.
Source: Webster's dictionary2007; What is the cause of menhaden recruitment failure? Source: Internet
After that age, adult menhaden gradually shift to a diet comprised almost exclusively of zooplankton. Source: Internet
Commercial fishermen, especially crabbers in the Chesapeake Bay area, use menhaden to bait their traps or hooks. Source: Internet
Atlantic menhaden are an important link between plankton and upper level predators. Source: Internet
In addition, Yellowfin menhaden tail rays are a bright yellow in contrast to those of the Atlantic menhaden. Source: Internet
Several menhaden research projects, currently unpublished. Source: Internet