lebistes

Thân thiện

A child watches colorful lebistes swim in a small aquarium.

Definition

Noun A genus of small, brightly colored freshwater fish, often kept in aquariums. The most common species is Lebistes reticulatus, more widely known as the guppy.

Usage

The word "lebistes" is a scientific genus name used primarily in taxonomy and biological contexts. It is not commonly used in everyday language, where the common name "guppy" is preferred.

Examples

• The biologist studied the genetic variation within the genus .
• is a popular choice for beginner aquarists due to its hardiness.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in formal scientific writing, research papers, and taxonomic classifications to refer to this specific genus of fish.

Variants and Related Words

• Guppy (n): The common name for fish of the genus , especially .
• Poeciliidae (n): The biological family to which the genus belongs.

Synonyms

• Guppy
• Rainbow fish (a common name for guppies)

Học thuật

Noun

1. guppies

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Lebistes
• genus Lebistes