Notropis (Noun)
Meaning
Shiners.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Notropis are small fish commonly found in North American freshwater lakes and rivers.
- The Notropis genus comprises over 100 species of shiners, most of which are small in size.
- Families of shiners like the Notropis species often swim in large schools for protection.
- Researchers have identified several Notropis species that are threatened or endangered due to habitat loss.
- Some species of Notropis are very difficult to tell apart due to their similar characteristics and appearance.