Dictionary of Ichthyology
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Dictionary of Ichthyology | |
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| beaver fish tail = the 17th century concept that the tail of a beaver was fish-like and therefore beavers were fish and edible on Roman Catholic meat fasting days. First raised by the Bishop of Québec. See also beaver tail. |
| Young beaver at Natural History Building pond, Aylmer, Québec, 20 June 2008. Photograph by Brian W. Coad. | |