Cypriniformes (Noun)
Meaning
An order of animals including almost entirely freshwater fishes: characins; loaches; carp; suckers; sometimes classified as a suborder of Ostariophysi.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Cypriniformes order is one of the most diverse groups of freshwater fish, comprising over 3,000 species worldwide.
- Researchers have been studying the evolutionary relationships within the Cypriniformes order to better understand their adaptation to different aquatic environments.
- The Cypriniformes are characterized by their unique body shape and the presence of a Weberian apparatus, which connects their swim bladder to their auditory system.
- Some species within the Cypriniformes order, such as the common carp, have been introduced to new habitats and have become invasive, causing significant ecological damage.
- The Cypriniformes order is often divided into several suborders, including the Characoidei and the Cyprinoidei, each containing distinct families of fish.