bass
A general term for any of numerous (often unrelated) freshwater or saltwater
FISH, many of which are characterized by spiny fins. In fact, though many of these different species are often sold simply as bass, the only
FISH with the single name "bass" is a European species (unavailable in the United States), which in France is known as bar or loup. True basses include the
GROUPERS, BLACK
SEA BASS and
STRIPED BASS. Among other
FISH that are commonly referred to as bass are the largemouth, redeye, rock, smallmouth and spotted bass, all of which are really members of the SUN
FISH family. See also
SEA BASS;
FISH.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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