Cyprinodont (Noun)
Meaning
Any member of the family Cyprinodontidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The guppy is a popular aquarium fish and a well-known cyprinodont.
- Some cyprinodonts, such as the mummichog, can tolerate a wide range of salinity levels.
- Cyprinodonts are generally small fish, typically less than 10 centimeters in length.
- The mangrove rivulus is a unique cyprinodont that can absorb oxygen from both water and air.
- Many species of cyprinodonts are found in shallow, coastal waters and estuaries.