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Phoxinus

Phoxinus

9.9
A small freshwater fish like a minnow that lives in streams and rivers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The European Phoxinus is often found in clear, fast-flowing streams.

Examples

  • Scientists discovered a new species of Phoxinus in the river.

  • The Phoxinus species is known for its vibrant colors.

  • Many anglers use Phoxinus as bait for larger fish.

  • Have you ever seen a Phoxinus in the wild?

  • The European Phoxinus is often found in clear, fast-flowing streams.

  • Many anglers use Phoxinus as bait for larger fish.

  • Scientists discovered a new species of Phoxinus in the river.

Synonyms

minnow
vsPhoxinus
15 4.2

A very small fresh water fish often used as bait

is narrower, meaning a specific scientific genus found in Eurasian streams and rivers
genus Phoxinus
vsPhoxinus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small freshwater fish that live in rivers and lakes

is the same but uses the shorter taxon name without the word genus

Compounds

genus Phoxinus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small freshwater fish that live in rivers and lakes

Phoxinus phoxinus
  • UK
9.9

A very small freshwater fish from Europe that lives in cool gravel streams

Surface Forms

Phoxinus singular
Phoxinus plural

Etymology

Phoxinus is a Latin scientific name for a group of small freshwater minnows. The ending -inus means 'related to' or 'belonging to', so the name simply marks this group as a kind of little fish.