Characin (Noun)
Meaning
Any freshwater fish of the family Characinidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The characin swam rapidly through the aquarium, its bright colors flashing in the light.
- Characin are popular aquarium fish due to their vibrant hues and energetic behavior.
- In the wild, characins are often found in schools, darting through the shallow waters of their native habitats.
- The hobbyist carefully selected a few characins to add to her community tank, hoping to create a thriving ecosystem.
- Characins are generally peaceful fish and can be kept with other small, non-aggressive species in a well-maintained aquarium.