This is the 8868th most frequent German word.
laichplätzen
"Laichplätzen" means "spawning grounds" in English.
Here, 'Laichplätzen' is used to describe the specific locations where fish lay their eggs.
Die Fische wandern zu ihren Laichplätzen.
The fish migrate to their spawning grounds.
In this sentence, 'Laichplätzen' refers to spawning sites in a more general ecological or research context.
Wissenschaftler untersuchen die Bedingungen an den Laichplätzen.
Scientists are studying the conditions at the spawning grounds.
This usage emphasizes the importance of these habitats for ecological sustainability.