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Anguilla

Anguilla

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A group of eels that live in fresh water like the European eel
  • noun
  • /æŋˈɡwɪlə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Anguila
  • The Anguilla is known for its long, slender body and migratory nature.

Examples

  • In freshwater rivers, the Anguilla can often be found hiding among rocks and vegetation.

  • Anguillicola crassus in native European eel, Anguilla anguilla, populations.

    Academic text (1992)

  • Scientists study the life cycle of the Anguilla to understand its unique breeding habits.

Synonyms

genus Anguilla
vsAnguilla
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of eels that live in both fresh and salt water

is limited to true eels that live only in freshwater

Compounds

Anguilla sucklandii
  • Specialized
9.9

A long freshwater eel from New Zealand that lives in rivers

genus Anguilla
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of eels that live in both fresh and salt water

Surface Forms

Anguilla singular
Anguillas plural

Etymology

Anguilla as a scientific name comes from the Latin word anguilla meaning 'eel' or 'little snake', because these fish are long and snake-like. That's why the group of freshwater eels is called Anguilla.