Carassius (Noun)
Meaning
Goldfish.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The scientific classification of the goldfish is Carassius auratus, a domesticated species of the Prussian carp family.
- Goldfish retain key characteristics from their ancestors, consisting of members of the Carassius genus.
- Carassius contains species including the Prussian carp and the goldfish, both significant due to their evolutionary adaptations.
- Today's goldfish originated from the Prussian carp, also known as Carassius gibelio or Carassius auratus gibelio.
- Carassius species, particularly the Prussian carp, play a role in understanding fish evolution and related conservation efforts.