In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.

Q: Although the term refers specifically to fish , in practice it is extended to cover any aquatic organisms harvested for commercial purposes , whether caught in wild fisheries or harvested from aquaculture or fish farming .

A: It also refers to the time when fish are caught in wild fisheries or harvested from aquaculture or fish farming .
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Q: Any object that symbolically — or , more precisely , iconically — resembles a penis may also be referred to as a phallus ; however , such objects are more often referred to as being phallic ( as in " phallic symbol " ) .

A: Any object that symbolically resembles a penis may also be referred to as a phallus , or as being " phallic " ( as in ' phallic symbol ' ) .
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Q: Although he was the second Supreme Director of Chile ( 1817 – 1823 ) , he is considered one of Chile 's founding fathers , as he was the first holder of this title to head a fully independent Chilean state .

A:
Although he was the second ( 1817 – 1823 ) , he is considered one of Chile 's founding fathers .
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