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Cyprinodontidae

Cyprinodontidae

9.9
A large group of small freshwater fish like guppies and swordtails
  • noun
  • /ˌsɪprɪnɒnˈtɪdiː/
  • Specialized
: Ciprinodóntidos
  • The Cyprinodontidae family includes popular species like guppies and swordtails.

Examples

  • Many aquarium enthusiasts breed Cyprinodontidae for their vibrant colors and lively behavior.

  • Researchers study Cyprinodontidae to learn more about evolutionary adaptation in freshwater environments.

  • The Cyprinodontidae family includes many colorful species.

  • I have a few Cyprinodontidae in my aquarium.

  • Many aquarium enthusiasts breed Cyprinodontidae for their vibrant colors and lively behavior.

  • The Cyprinodontidae family includes popular species like guppies and swordtails.

  • Researchers study Cyprinodontidae to learn more about evolutionary adaptation in freshwater environments.

Synonyms

family Cyprinodontidae
vsCyprinodontidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small fish with soft fins that includes guppies and swordtails

is the same name without the rank word

Compounds

family Cyprinodontidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small fish with soft fins that includes guppies and swordtails

Surface Forms

Cyprinodontidae singular
Cyprinodontidaes plural
Cyprinodontidae plural

Etymology

Cyprinodontidae breaks into cyprino- meaning 'carp', a common fish, -odont meaning 'tooth', and the ending -idae that marks a family of animals. So the name means something like 'carp-toothed family', which fits this group of small freshwater fishes such as guppies and swordtails.