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Massachusetts State Fish :
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The 10-20 pound cod (Gadus morrhua) has been a symbol of Massachusetts for over 200 years - a sculpture of a cod fish hangs in the House of Representatives. The fishing industry provided the Puritans with food, fertilizer, and revenue for trade (native Indians also used cod for food and fertilizer). Today the Atlantic cod is listed as threatened.
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Massachusetts State Symbols: Citizen Information Service |
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State Fish & Water Life Symbols - 50 States |
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Massachusetts Symbols: |
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cat - dog |
flag - seal |
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State Symbols USA on Facebook |
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