Fundulus (Noun)
Meaning
Killifish.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The killifish genus Fundulus includes various species commonly found in shallow, coastal waters and brackish environments.
- Scientists studied the effects of climate change on the distribution and behavior of Fundulus species in North America.
- Researchers have used Fundulus as a model organism to study developmental biology and toxicology in aquatic environments.
- Fundulus killifish are an important food source for many larger fish species, such as striped bass and bluefish.
- In laboratory settings, Fundulus are often used to test the effects of various pollutants on aquatic ecosystems.