Key Identification Features
- The flavor is considered distinct enough that it does not need added sauces, herbs, or spices.
- They have a branched lateral line system confined to the head and anterior body, a feature shared with other clupeids.
- They migrate extensively within rivers, and prefer fast flowing water where they are well known for leaping.
- This role is particularly distinct in the Adriatic Sea, where the water is shallow, the food chain is shorter, and energy is retained within the basin.
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