Genus Notropis (Noun)
Meaning
Shiners.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Notropis is a group of North American cyprinid fish that are collectively known as shiners.
- Some aquatic biologists believe Notropis species are often the first indicators of pollution within a fish ecosystem.
- Researchers have proposed that a number of fish in the genus Notropis are prime candidates for study in regards to overfishing and its effects on stream ecology.
- Their studies often include behavioral observations of various species in the Notropis shiner group to determine how changes affect the reproduction patterns.
- In studies of North American stream fauna, the genus Notropis is the most common type of shiner fish, providing insight into their habits and habitat.