genus lebistes
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic genus of small freshwater fish: "genus Lebistes" is a biological classification referring to a genus within the family Poeciliidae. It is most famously represented by a common, live-bearing aquarium fish.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The species once classified under genus Lebistes is popular among aquarium hobbyists.
- Taxonomic revisions have affected the status of genus Lebistes.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific context: Used primarily in biological taxonomy and historical scientific literature to classify certain fish.
- Early 20th-century texts often place the guppy in genus Lebistes.
Variants and Related Words
- Guppy (n): The common name for , the fish historically classified under .
- Poecilia (n): The genus to which the guppy is currently assigned in modern taxonomy.
Synonyms
- Guppies (n, common name): The popular term for the fish associated with this genus.
Noun
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guppies
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