killifish

Meanings

• noun

  A small tropical or subtropical freshwater fish belonging to the killifish family.

  - "The killifish is a popular aquarium fish."
  - "Killifish are known for their vibrant colors and interesting behaviors."
  - "Some killifish species can jump out of the water to catch insects."

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Variants

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killifish , killifishes

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Etymology

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The name 'killifish' comes from the Old English word 'cylen' meaning 'to kille' or 'to kill', and 'fisc' meaning 'fish'.

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Trivia

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1. The killifish is the state fish of Louisiana.

2. The killifish is the smallest freshwater fish in the world, with some species measuring only 1 inch long.

3. The killifish has a unique reproductive system where the female lays her eggs in the mouth of the male, who then fertilizes and incubates them.

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Related Concepts

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1. Killifish family: The killifish belongs to the family Cyprinodontidae, which includes over 1,400 known species.

2. Anabantoids: Killifish are sometimes classified as anabantoids, a group of labyrinth fish that have the ability to breathe air through their labyrinth organ.

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Culture

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Killifish have been used as food sources and for aquarium hobbies for centuries. They are also used in scientific research due to their relatively short lifespan and ease of breeding.

How to Memorize "killifish"

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   - Imagine a small, colorful fish swimming in a clear, tropical aquarium.
   - Visualize the fish jumping out of the water to catch insects.
   - Think of the fish's vibrant colors and unique shape.

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   - Think of the word 'tropical' when you see or hear the word 'killifish'.
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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'killifish' as 'Killer Fish'.
   - Think of the word 'kill' in 'killifish' as 'colorful' or 'tropical'.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'killifish' to help remember its definition.

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