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cyprinodont

cyprinodont

9.9
A small brightly colored fish that lives in warm fresh or slightly salty water
  • noun
  • /ˌsɪprɪˈnɒdɒnt/
  • Specialized
: ciprinodonte
  • Many cyprinodonts are popular among aquarists due to their vibrant colors and ease of care.

Examples

  • Researchers found that the cyprinodont adapts well to environmental changes in brackish pools.

  • The aquarium was home to a rare species of cyprinodont collected from South America.

  • I saw a beautiful cyprinodont in the aquarium.

  • The cyprinodonts in this tank are very colorful.

  • Many cyprinodonts are popular among aquarists due to their vibrant colors and ease of care.

  • The aquarium was home to a rare species of cyprinodont collected from South America.

  • Researchers found that the cyprinodont adapts well to environmental changes in brackish pools.

Surface Forms

cyprinodont singular
cyprinodonts plural

Etymology

Cyprinodont comes from Greek parts cyprin- meaning 'carp' and -odont meaning 'tooth'. So it literally means 'carp-toothed' and is used for a group of small freshwater fish, which explains the name and helps you remember these often colorful aquarium and pond fish.