Cyprinodontidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A large family of small soft-finned fishes: Cyprinodontidae is the scientific name for a taxonomic family of small, often colorful, freshwater and brackish water fish characterized by soft fins. This family includes popular aquarium species such as killifishes, flagfishes, swordtails, and guppies.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The guppy, a common aquarium fish, belongs to the family Cyprinodontidae.
- Researchers are studying the diverse reproductive strategies within Cyprinodontidae.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific taxonomy: The term is used in biological classification to group related species under one family name.
- The genus Fundulus is placed within the family Cyprinodontidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Cyprinodontid (noun/adjective): A member of the Cyprinodontidae family; pertaining to this family.
- Many cyprinodontid species are adapted to life in temporary ponds.
Synonyms
- Killifish family: A common name often used to refer to this family, though it technically represents only a subgroup.
- Livebearer family: An informal term referencing the fact that many species in this family give birth to live young (e.g., guppies, swordtails), though others lay eggs.
Related Terms (Contextual)
- Oviparous: Egg-laying (describes some cyprinodontids like killifishes).
- Viviparous: Live-bearing (describes some cyprinodontids like guppies).
- Pociliidae: A closely related family of live-bearing fish, sometimes considered a sub-family within Cyprinodontidae in older classifications.
Noun
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large family of small soft-finned fishes; killifishes; flagfishes; swordtails; guppies
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