The term that refers to a group of islands is "archipelago." An archipelago consists of a chain or cluster of islands, often formed through volcanic activity or erosion. In contrast, an isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses, and a shoal is a natural underwater ridge or bank.
Archipelago, i looked it up in dictionary.com
The noun shoal (or school) is the collective term for a group of fish.
Though there is no technical term the best way to describe a group of Paua is calling them a Shoal.
The collective nouns for fish are a schoolof fish and a shoal of fish.
The term fishes refers to more than one species of fish, as in "There are many species of fishes." That said you could have any of the combination. School of fish - a group of fish made up of a single species, School of fishes - a group of fishes made up of more than one species. Shoal of fish - group of fish of the same species moving in roughly the same direction. Shoal of fishes - group of fishes of different species moving roughly in the same direction.
The correct term is "school of fish," which refers to a group of fish swimming together in a coordinated manner. "Shoal" can also describe a group of fish but is often used more broadly to refer to a gathering of fish without the coordinated behavior associated with schooling. Both terms are commonly used in marine biology, but "school" is more specific to the organized movement of fish.
A shoal typically refers to a large group of fish swimming together. Common examples include shoals of sardines, herring, or mackerel, which often form for protection against predators and to enhance foraging efficiency. The term can also apply to other aquatic animals, such as squid or even certain species of birds when they flock together.
A connective noun for "fish" is "school." This term refers to a group of fish swimming together, emphasizing their social behavior and collective movement. Other examples include "shoal," which can also denote a group of fish, particularly when they are swimming close together for protection.
"Troubling" is the collective term for a group of goldfish but I would normally use the word "group" so that people would understand me.
A mountain range is a term that refers to a group of mountains that are grouped together as a system.
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