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Definition of underharvest

: to take less of the crop of (as fishes) than is desirable to maintain a satisfactory balance of nature

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History and Etymology for underharvest

under entry 1 + harvest

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“Underharvest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underharvest. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.

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