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Noun: Thunnus alalunga
  1. Large pelagic tuna the source of most canned tuna; reaches 93 pounds and has long pectoral fins; found worldwide in tropical and temperate waters
    "Thunnus alalunga is marketed as white meat tuna";
    - albacore, long-fin tunny

Type of: tuna, tunny

Encyclopedia: Thunnus alalunga