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Cyprinidae

Cyprinidae

9.9
A large group of freshwater fish like carps and minnows
  • noun
  • /ˌsɪprɪˈneɪdiː/
  • Specialized
: Ciprinidos
  • The common carp belongs to the Cyprinidae, which is the largest family of freshwater fish.

Examples

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species within the Cyprinidae in the rivers of Southeast Asia.

  • Many species in the Cyprinidae family are popular in freshwater aquariums.

  • The Cyprinidae family includes many popular aquarium fish.

  • Many Cyprinids are known for their vibrant colors.

  • Many species in the Cyprinidae family are popular in freshwater aquariums.

  • The common carp belongs to the Cyprinidae, which is the largest family of freshwater fish.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species within the Cyprinidae in the rivers of Southeast Asia.

Synonyms

family Cyprinidae
vsCyprinidae
  • Specialized
7.8

A group of freshwater fish like carp or goldfish

is the identical scientific family name presented without the word family

Compounds

family Cyprinidae
  • Specialized
7.8

A group of freshwater fish like carp or goldfish

Surface Forms

Cyprinidae singular
Cyprinids plural

Morphology

Cyprinidae = Cyprinus (opaque) = cyprin + idae

The form is a Latinized taxonomic formation (genus name + -idae) and is not transparently meaningful to average learners.

Etymology

The word Cyprinidae comes from the Greek word kyprinos, which means 'carp'. It is the scientific name for the family of freshwater fish that includes carps, minnows and their relatives, so the name simply points to the familiar 'carp' type of fish.