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Gadus morhua
(Atlantic cod)
The cod is probably the best-known fish caught commercially in UK waters. In appearance, the head is rather disproportionately...
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Gasterosteus aculeatus aculeatus
(Three-spined stickleback)
The stickleback is a well-known fish, and is the archetypal 'tiddler', the first small fish caught by many school children....
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Gobius cobitis
(Giant goby)
Britain's largest native species of goby, the giant goby is greyish to olive brown with 'pepper and salt' freckling, which...
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