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Atlantic Cod
Gadus morhua
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Gadiformes ›Family: Gadidae ›Genus: Gadus
About
The Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) is a benthopelagic fish of the family Gadidae, widely consumed by humans. It is also commercially known as cod or codling. Dry cod may be prepared as unsalted stockfish, as cured salt cod or clipfish.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Atlantic Cod is Gadus morhua.
- Atlantic Cod belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Atlantic Cod belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Atlantic Cod belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Atlantic Cod belongs to the order Gadiformes.
- Atlantic Cod belongs to the family Gadidae.
- Atlantic Cod belongs to the genus Gadus.