Cyprinid (Noun)
Meaning
Soft-finned mainly freshwater fishes typically having toothless jaws and cycloid scales.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The most common fish in the pond was a type of cyprinid that had been introduced to the ecosystem years ago.
- Goldfish are one of the most popular aquarium species and belong to the cyprinid family.
- Researchers studying the lake's biodiversity identified several species of cyprinid, including the carp and the minnow.
- Cyprinids, such as koi and goldfish, are popular for their vibrant colors and relatively low maintenance care.
- The local aquarium society focused on breeding and preserving rare species of cyprinid from around the world.
Synonyms
Hyponyms
- Phoxinus Phoxinus
- Carassius Vulgaris
- Tinca Tinca
- Gobio Gobio
- Carassius Carassius
- Rutilus Rutilus
- Scardinius Erythrophthalmus
- Leuciscus Cephalus
- Carassius Auratus
- Leuciscus Leuciscus