anabas

/'ænəbæs/

Thân thiện

An anabas swims among the water plants in a clear stream.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of fish: "Anabas" is the type genus of the family Anabantidae, comprising small freshwater fish that are often noted for their ability to breathe atmospheric air.
   • A specific fish: Informally, "anabas" can refer to a fish within this genus, particularly the climbing perch (Anabas testudineus), known for its terrestrial locomotion.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The biologist studied the respiratory system of the anabas.
  • Anabas is a fascinating genus due to its accessory breathing organ.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: Used to specify the genus in scientific classification.
  • The species was reclassified under the genus Anabas.

Variants and Related Words

• Anabantidae (n): The family to which the genus Anabas belongs.
• Anabantoid (adj): Relating to the suborder Anabantoidei, which includes labyrinth fish like the anabas.

Synonyms

• Climbing perch (n): A common name for .
• Labyrinth fish (n): A broader term for fish in the suborder Anabantoidei, which possess a labyrinth organ for air breathing.

Related Phrases

• Air-breathing anabas: A phrase highlighting its physiological adaptation.
  • The air-breathing anabas can survive out of water for extended periods.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the type genus of the family Anabantidae; small fish that resemble perch

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Anabas
• genus Anabas