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Leuciscus

Leuciscus

9.9
A freshwater fish like a dace or chub that lives in rivers and streams
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The common dace, which belongs to the genus Leuciscus, is often seen in rivers and streams.

Examples

  • The common dace, a member of Leuciscus, is known for its streamlined body.

  • Fishes of the genus Leuciscus are found throughout European rivers and streams.

  • Researchers identified the specimen as Leuciscus based on its distinctive morphological traits.

  • The Leuciscus species are commonly found in rivers and lakes.

  • Have you ever seen a Leuciscus in the wild?

  • Fishes of the genus Leuciscus are commonly found in freshwater habitats across Europe.

  • Researchers identified the specimen as Leuciscus based on its unique physical characteristics.

Compounds

Leuciscus leuciscus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small European freshwater fish with a slender blue-green body

Surface Forms

Leuciscus singular
Leucisci plural

Etymology

The word Leuciscus comes from the Greek root leukos, which means 'white', because many of these freshwater fish are pale or silvery. So the name Leuciscus is a handy way to remember this genus of dace and chub as light-coloured fish.