Glossary

Tuna

Español: Thunnus / Português: Atum / Français: Thon / Italiano: Tonno

A tuna is a saltwater finfish that belongs to the tribe Thunnini, a sub-grouping of the mackerel family (Scombridae) - which together with the tunas, also includes the bonitos, mackerels, and Spanish mackerels.

The word "tuna" is typically associated with a species of saltwater fish and not commonly used in an industrial or manufacturing context.

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