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Fundulus

Fundulus

9.9
Small fish like killifish that live in fresh or slightly salty water in North America
  • noun
  • /ˈfʌndələs/
  • Specialized
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  • The researcher collected several Fundulus species from the coastal marsh for her study.

Examples

  • In aquariums, Fundulus species are appreciated for their hardiness and vivid coloration.

  • The Fundulus species thrive in freshwater habitats.

  • Fundulus are popular with biologists because of their adaptability to a wide range of salinities.

  • Did you see the Fundulus swimming in the pond?

  • Biologists often study Fundulus due to their resilience in varying conditions.

  • The aquarium featured several vibrant Fundulus, attracting the attention of visitors.

  • In local streams, Fundulus can be seen darting among the plants.

Synonyms

killifish
vsFundulus
8.6

A small fish that people keep in aquariums and use as bait or to eat young mosquitoes

is a specific North American genus within that family, not the entire group

Compounds

Fundulus heteroclitus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small silver and black fish that lives in salt marshes on the Atlantic coast, often called mummichog

Fundulus majalis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small fish with dark bars that lives in shallow coastal waters and marshes

Surface Forms

Fundulus singular
Funduli plural

Etymology

Fundulus probably comes from the Latin parts fundus 'bottom' and -ulus 'little', so the name can be thought of as 'little bottom'. A helpful way to remember it is to picture small fish living in shallow marsh or river bottoms, which fits many species in this group.