Domestic Carp (Noun)
Meaning
Large Old World freshwater bottom-feeding fish introduced into Europe from Asia; inhabits ponds and sluggish streams and often raised for food; introduced into United States where it has become a pest.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The domestic carp has been widely farmed in Europe for its meat, with some farms exporting it to other parts of the world.
- A popular method for controlling aquatic weed growth is introducing the domestic carp to infested ponds and lakes.
- Although often raised for food, domestic carp can grow to a significant size in the wild, reaching lengths of up to 4 feet.
- Due to their adaptability, domestic carp can be found thriving in both still and slow-moving bodies of water throughout Europe.
- Efforts have been made in the United States to curb the domestic carp population as they are outcompeting native species for resources.