mollie

Thân thiện

A colorful mollie swims among the plants in a freshwater aquarium.

Definition

Noun: A small, livebearing freshwater fish of the genus Poecilia, often kept in aquariums. Mollies are known for their hardiness, variety of colors and fin shapes, and their ability to tolerate brackish water.

Usage

The word "mollie" (also commonly spelled "molly") is used specifically to refer to this type of tropical fish. It is a common name, not a scientific one. * I added a black mollie to my community tank. * Mollies are easy to breed in captivity.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in compound names to specify a particular variety, such as "sailfin mollie," "black mollie," or "dalmatian mollie." These refer to specific breeds developed for the aquarium trade.

Variants and Related Words

• Molly: The more common alternate spelling of "mollie."
• : A common species known as the short-finned molly or liberty molly.
• : The scientific name for the sailfin molly.
• Livebearer: A general term for fish, like mollies, guppies, and platies, that give birth to free-swimming young instead of laying eggs.

Synonyms

• Aquarium molly
• Poecilia (refers to the genus)

Different Meanings

The word "Mollie" (capitalized) is also a common female given name, a diminutive of Mary or Margaret. This is a separate, homographic word unrelated to the fish. * Example: Mollie said she would be late.

Học thuật

Noun

1. popular aquarium fish

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