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cross_type 2.00 — strongly supporting 3 facts

The polar cod is intrinsically linked to the Arctic as it is a key forage fish species inhabiting Arctic and Subarctic regions [1], performs seasonal movements within the Arctic [2], and serves as a foundational component of the Arctic marine food web [3].

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A review of climate change impacts on migration patterns of marine ... frontiersin.org Frontiers 3 facts
claimArctic cod (Boreogadus saida) and polar cod (Arctogadus glacialis) are important forage fishes for predators in Arctic and Subarctic regions.
referencePolar cod (Boreogadus saida) and capelin (Mallotus villosus) serve as key species in the marine food webs of the Arctic and the Barents Sea, as described in a 2013 study by Hop and Gjøsæter.
measurementAdult polar cod (Arctogadus glacialis) may perform long seasonal movements of less than 200 kilometers within the Arctic.