Tetra (Noun)
Meaning
Brightly colored tropical freshwater fishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The neon tetra is a popular aquarium fish due to its iridescent blue and red stripes.
- Tetras are schooling fish and should be kept in groups of at least six to ten individuals.
- The lemon tetra is a peaceful community fish that can be kept with other small, non-aggressive species.
- In the wild, tetras are found in the slow-moving waters of South America, where they feed on small insects and plankton.
- The cardinal tetra is a striking fish with a bright red stripe that runs along its entire body, from nose to tail.